XLK monthly performance report
Monthly XLK research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
XLK monthly report
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Key takeaways
- XLK (XLK) closed August 2026 at $185.91, up 6.02% for the month and +42.94% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, XLK is +29.13%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +19.61% versus its 200-day moving average ($155.44), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, XLK has outperformed the S&P 500 by +44.95%, with a relative strength index reading of 126.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 15 negative months.
XLK ended August 2026 at $185.91, posting a monthly return of +6.02%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.98%.
The current quarter stands at −4.40% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +19.61% versus the 200-day moving average ($155.44).
Year-to-date, XLK is +29.13% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +16.25%. The stock is currently −6.45% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −25.79%.
| Period | XLK | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.53% | −0.20% | −0.33% |
| 1 Week | +8.66% | +3.90% | +4.76% |
| 1 Month | +6.02% | +3.05% | +2.98% |
| 3 Months | +16.56% | +7.11% | +9.44% |
| 6 Months |