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RSSLvsRYLGETF Comparison

ETF 1
RSSL

Global X Russell 2000 ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.36%
VS
ETF 2
RYLG

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.26%

Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) belongs to the US Small Cap 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, Health Care and Financials. RSSL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08%, versus 0.35% for RYLG. RSSL is up 12.65% year-to-date (YTD) with -$100M in YTD flows. RYLG performs worse with 8.18% YTD performance, and -$461K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RSSL 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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RSSL vs RYLG performance and flow charts

Performance

0510%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-100,000,000-50,000,0000Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RSSL
RYLG
+11.33%+7.68%
+5.10%+3.14%
+12.65%+8.18%
+44.15%+31.30%
n/a+40.96%
n/an/a
Flows
RSSL
RYLG
-$107M-$226K
-$55M-$226K
-$100M-$461K
-$492M+$742K
-+$5M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RSSL
RYLG
+21.49%+17.30%
+19.27%+14.82%
n/a+16.92%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
RSSL
RYLG
-10.04%-7.99%
-11.01%-7.99%
n/a-22.43%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
RSSL
RYLG
63d49d
82d49d
n/a296d
n/an/a
Trading data

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RSSL
RYLG
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$108.42
$23.35
Previous close
04/24/2026
$108.35
$23.33
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
RSSL
RYLG
Last price
$108.42
$23.35
1D performance
+0.06%
+0.11%
AuM$1.42 B$7.93 M
E/R0.08%0.35%
Characteristics
RSSL
RYLG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XGlobal X
BenchmarkRussell 2000 RIC Capped IndexCboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite Index
N° of holdings16061606
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 4, 2024October 4, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RSSL
USA
90.89%
Other
9.11%
RYLG
USA
91.69%
Other
8.31%

Sectors

RSSL
Industrials
15.26%
Health Care
14.86%
Financials
14.75%
Information Techn.
13.87%
Consumer Discreti.
8.41%
Other
32.85%
RYLG
Industrials
15.39%
Health Care
14.99%
Financials
14.88%
Information Techn.
13.99%
Consumer Discreti.
8.49%
Other
32.26%
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Diversification

RSSL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.19%
RYLG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.26%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
RSSL
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.92%
FABRINET
0.62%
COEUR MINING INC
0.59%
US65290E1010
0.58%
ECHOSTAR
0.53%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.50%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.41%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.40%
ENSIGN GROUP
0.40%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.40%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.39%
HECLA MINING
0.38%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.38%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.37%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.33%
RYLG
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.93%
FABRINET
0.63%
COEUR MINING INC
0.59%
US65290E1010
0.58%
ECHOSTAR
0.54%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.50%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.42%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.40%
ENSIGN GROUP
0.40%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.40%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.39%
HECLA MINING
0.39%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.38%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.38%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.34%
Frequently asked questions about RSSL and RYLG

How have the RSSL and RYLG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, RSSL is up 12.65% year-to-date (YTD), while RYLG has returned 8.18%. That puts RSSL better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the RSSL ETF saw -$100M in flows, compared to -$461K for RYLG.

Which ETF is more volatile: RSSL or RYLG?

Over the past year, RSSL had a volatility of 19.27%, while RYLG experienced 14.82%.

Which ETF is bigger: RSSL or RYLG?

As of April 24, 2026, RSSL holds $1.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while RYLG manages $7.93 M.

What sectors do the RSSL and RYLG ETFs invest in?

RSSL leans toward sectors like Industrials, Health Care and Financials. Meanwhile, RYLG focuses on Industrials, Health Care and Financials.

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

RSSL top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, FABRINET and COEUR MINING INC. RYLG holds in its top three: BLOOM ENERGY CORP, FABRINET and COEUR MINING INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: RSSL or RYLG?

RSSL holds 1856 securities with 7.19% of its assets in the top 15. RYLG has 1856 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.26%.

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