UNG monthly performance report
Check UNG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
UNG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- UNG (UNG) closed September 2026 at $10.33, down 1.99% for the month and −21.15% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UNG is −15.74%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.24% versus its 200-day moving average ($11.64), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UNG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −134.08%, with a relative strength index reading of 21.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 35.9% — 14 positive months versus 24 negative months.
UNG ended September 2026 at $10.33, posting a monthly return of −1.99%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.41%.
The current quarter stands at −11.86% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.24% versus the 200-day moving average ($11.64).
Year-to-date, UNG is −15.74% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −27.57%. The stock is currently −39.34% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −69.53%.
| Period | UNG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.29% | +1.13% | −1.42% |
| 1 Week | +1.37% | +0.63% | +0.74% |
| 1 Month | −1.99% | −0.58% | −1.41% |
| 3 Months | −9.62% | +1.64% | −11.26% |
| 6 Months | −20.78% | +15.15% | −35.93% |
| YTD | −15.74% | +11.83% | −27.57% |
| 12 Months | −21.15% | +15.69% | −36.83% |
| 3 Years | −62.08% | +72.00% | −134.08% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2026 | +37.85% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | +25.63% |
| #3 | Sep 2024 | +22.14% |
| #4 | May 2024 | +21.81% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | +16.49% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −31.83% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | −26.40% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | −22.54% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | −22.32% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −22.17% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −29.29% |
| Q3 2025 | −14.46% |
| Q4 2025 | −6.20% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.32% |
| Q2 2026 | −0.09% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −11.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −64.04% |
| 2024 | −17.11% |
| 2025 | −27.07% |
| 2026 | −15.74% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $17.03 (2026-01-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $9.55 (2026-08-06) |
| Current Price | $10.33 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $11.64 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.24% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −69.53% (2026-08-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −39.34% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 21.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −134.08% |
| RS Peak | 116.4 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 20 (Aug 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was UNG's return for this report period?
UNG returned −1.99% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has UNG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD UNG: −15.74% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is UNG's 12-month return?
−21.15% over the trailing 12 months.
Is UNG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.24% versus 200DMA ($11.64).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−69.53% on 2026-08-06.