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 November 2026 at $10.15, up 11.78% for the month and −31.47% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, UNG is −17.21%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −8.24% versus its 200-day moving average ($11.06), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, UNG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −133.61%, with a relative strength index reading of 22.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 38.5% — 15 positive months versus 24 negative months.

UNG ended November 2026 at $10.15, posting a monthly return of +11.78%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +11.96%.

The current quarter stands at −2.12% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −8.24% versus the 200-day moving average ($11.06).

Year-to-date, UNG is −17.21% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −27.83%. The stock is currently −40.40% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −67.01%.

UNG trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodUNGS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−2.96%−0.36%−2.60%
1 Week+8.56%+2.59%+5.96%
1 Month+11.78%−0.18%+11.96%
3 Months+3.26%−2.37%+5.62%
6 Months−7.56%+0.83%−8.39%
YTD−17.21%+10.62%−27.83%
12 Months−31.47%+12.25%−43.72%
3 Years−62.24%+71.37%−133.61%
UNG best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jan 2026+37.85%
#2Feb 2025+25.63%
#3Sep 2024+22.14%
#4May 2024+21.81%
#5Dec 2024+16.49%
UNG worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Feb 2026−31.83%
#2Nov 2023−26.40%
#3Apr 2025−22.54%
#4Jul 2024−22.32%
#5Oct 2024−22.17%
UNG quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025−14.46%
Q4 2025−6.20%
Q1 2026−4.32%
Q2 2026−0.09%
Q3 2026−11.52%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−2.12%
UNG calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023−64.04%
2024−17.11%
2025−27.07%
2026−17.21%
UNG drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$17.03 (2026-01-30)
52-Week Low$8.94 (2026-10-30)
Current Price$10.15
200-Day Moving Average$11.06
Price vs 200DMA−8.24%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−67.01% (2026-11-02)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−40.40%
UNG relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)22
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−133.61%
RS Peak100 (Nov 2023)
RS Trough19.5 (Oct 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was UNG's return for this report period?

UNG returned +11.78% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has UNG outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD UNG: −17.21% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is UNG's 12-month return?

−31.47% over the trailing 12 months.

Is UNG above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −8.24% versus 200DMA ($11.06).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−67.01% on 2026-11-02.