UNG monthly performance report
Monthly UNG research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
UNG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- UNG (UNG) closed August 2026 at $9.74, down 3.18% for the month and −26.16% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UNG is −20.55%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −19.54% versus its 200-day moving average ($12.11), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UNG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −137.25%, with a relative strength index reading of 19.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 38.5% — 15 positive months versus 24 negative months.
UNG ended August 2026 at $9.74, posting a monthly return of −3.18%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.23%.
The current quarter stands at −14.00% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −19.54% versus the 200-day moving average ($12.11).
Year-to-date, UNG is −20.55% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −33.44%. The stock is currently −42.81% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −69.45%.
| Period | UNG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.31% | −0.20% | −0.11% |
| 1 Week | −0.61% | +3.90% | −4.52% |
| 1 Month | −3.18% | +3.05% | −6.23% |
| 3 Months | −8.11% | +7.11% | −15.23% |
| 6 Months |