RLYvsBOXXETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Multi-Asset Real Return ETF (RLY) and Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF (BOXX) belong to the same industry segment: Multi-Asset: Other. RLY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.24% for BOXX. RLY is up 20.01% year-to-date (YTD) with +$633M in YTD flows. BOXX performs worse with 3.2% YTD performance, and +$4.75B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RLY and BOXX 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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RLY vs BOXX performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RLY BOXX | +2.33%+0.35% | +4.44%+0.98% | +20.01%+3.20% | +23.65%+4.02% | +56.17%+14.39% | +62.14%n/a |
| Flows | RLY BOXX | -$6M-$292M | +$106M+$1.14B | +$633M+$4.75B | +$655M+$5.41B | +$679M+$13.11B | +$1.08B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | RLY BOXX | +8.62%+0.32% | +10.86%+0.39% | +10.99%+0.34% | +13.09%n/a |
| Max drawdown | RLY BOXX | -4.91%-0.07% | -7.66%-0.07% | -10.03%-0.07% | -18.96%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | RLY BOXX | 49d6d | 98d6d | 58d6d | 846dn/a |
Trading data
RLY | BOXX | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $37.38 | $118.80 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $37.30 | $118.76 |
| Consolidated volume 10/28/2026 | ||
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Main metrics
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RLY | BOXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $37.38 | $118.80 |
| 1D performance | +0.21% | +0.03% |
| AuM | $1.42 B | $14.46 B |
| E/R | 0.5% | 0.24% |
Characteristics
RLY | BOXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | Alpha Architect |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 25, 2012 | December 28, 2022 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Diversification
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Frequently asked questions about RLY and BOXX
How have the RLY and BOXX ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, RLY is up 20.01% year-to-date (YTD), while BOXX has returned 3.2%. That puts RLY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: RLY or BOXX?
Year-to-date, the RLY ETF saw +$633M in flows, compared to +$4.75B for BOXX.
Which ETF is more volatile: RLY or BOXX?
Over the past year, RLY had a volatility of 10.86%, while BOXX experienced 0.39%.
Which ETF is bigger: RLY or BOXX?
As of October 28, 2026, RLY holds $1.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while BOXX manages $14.46 B.
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