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IVSSvsRYLGETF Comparison

ETF 1
IVSS

Applied Finance IVS US SMID ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.61%
VS
ETF 2
RYLG

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.4%

Applied Finance IVS US SMID ETF (IVSS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF (RYLG) is part of the Options Strategies segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. IVSS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.35% for RYLG. IVSS is up 14.77% year-to-date (YTD) with +$18M in YTD flows. RYLG performs worse with 13.68% YTD performance, and -$461K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IVSS and RYLG below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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IVSS vs RYLG performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

Cumulative Flows

0500,0001,000,0001,500,000May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IVSS
RYLG
+2.97%+2.99%
+10.88%+13.45%
+14.77%+13.68%
n/a+29.64%
n/a+42.31%
n/an/a
Flows
IVSS
RYLG
+$1M-
+$9M-$226K
+$18M-$461K
--$458K
-+$4M
--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IVSS
RYLG
+15.55%+15.15%
n/a+14.80%
n/a+16.81%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
IVSS
RYLG
-3.51%-3.40%
n/a-7.99%
n/a-22.43%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
IVSS
RYLG
19d15d
n/a49d
n/a296d
n/an/a
Trading data

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IVSS
RYLG
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.19
$24.33
Previous close
06/11/2026
$28.93
$24.21
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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IVSS
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IVSS
RYLG
Last price
$29.19
$24.33
1D performance
+0.88%
+0.53%
AuM$26.02 M$8.27 M
E/R0.59%0.35%
Characteristics
IVSS
RYLG
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderApplied FinanceGlobal X
Benchmark-Cboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite Index
N° of holdings3181593
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 3, 2025October 4, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IVSS
USA
76.3%
Other
23.7%
RYLG
USA
90.93%
Other
9.07%

Sectors

IVSS
Industrials
14.18%
Information Techn.
13.05%
Financials
12.01%
Health Care
10.77%
Consumer Discreti.
9.94%
Energy
7.51%
Other
32.54%
RYLG
Industrials
16.21%
Information Techn.
15.81%
Financials
14.21%
Health Care
13.63%
Consumer Discreti.
8.11%
Other
32.04%
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Diversification

IVSS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.24%
RYLG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.7%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
IVSS
INTERDIGITAL
2.04%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
1.84%
PJT PARTNERS
1.55%
HEALTHEQUITY I/D
1.48%
OTTER TAIL PWR
1.29%
ENSIGN GROUP
1.28%
MERCURY GENERAL
1.28%
SOUTHWEST GAS
1.24%
TANGER FACTORY REIT
1.12%
COEUR MINING INC
1.11%
ACI WORLDWIDE
1.08%
LANTHEUS HOLDINGS
1.01%
CHART INDUSTRIES
1.01%
MAXIMUS
0.98%
KINETIK HOLDINGS INC
0.93%
RYLG
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.96%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.88%
FABRINET
0.72%
COEUR MINING INC
0.55%
US65290E1010
0.52%
ECHOSTAR
0.50%
IONQ
0.45%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
0.44%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.43%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.42%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.38%
RAMBUS
0.38%
SITIME CORP
0.37%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.35%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about IVSS and RYLG

How have the IVSS and RYLG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 11, 2026, IVSS is up 14.77% year-to-date (YTD), while RYLG has returned 13.68%. That puts IVSS better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IVSS or RYLG?

Year-to-date, the IVSS ETF saw +$18M in flows, compared to -$461K for RYLG.

Which ETF is bigger: IVSS or RYLG?

As of June 11, 2026, IVSS holds $26.02 M in assets under management (AUM), while RYLG manages $8.27 M.

What sectors do the IVSS and RYLG ETFs invest in?

IVSS leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. Meanwhile, RYLG focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the IVSS ETF and RYLG ETF?

IVSS top holdings include INTERDIGITAL, STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC and PJT PARTNERS. RYLG holds in its top three: BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING and FABRINET.

Which ETF is more diversified: IVSS or RYLG?

IVSS holds 321 securities with 19.24% of its assets in the top 15. RYLG has 1890 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.7%.

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