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RYLDvsFSMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
RYLD

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.52%
VS
ETF 2
FSML

Franklin Small Cap Enhanced ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.63%

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Franklin Small Cap Enhanced ETF (FSML) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. In contrast, FSML's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. RYLD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.45% for FSML. RYLD is up 13.04% year-to-date (YTD) with +$41M in YTD flows. FSML performs better with 20.7% YTD performance, and +$130M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RYLD and FSML 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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RYLD vs FSML performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M2 M4 M6 M8 M10 M12 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RYLD
FSML
-1.10%-3.26%
+4.14%+1.37%
+13.04%+20.70%
+18.26%n/a
+30.89%n/a
+14.68%n/a
Flows
RYLD
FSML
+$13M+$1M
+$9M+$29M
+$41M+$130M
+$44M-
-$47M-
+$1.59B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RYLD
FSML
+7.24%+15.68%
+10.57%n/a
+13.12%n/a
+14.29%n/a
Max drawdown
RYLD
FSML
-2.47%-5.11%
-6.31%n/a
-18.87%n/a
-21.96%n/a
Max drawdown duration
RYLD
FSML
15d42d
63dn/a
243dn/a
1509dn/a
Trading data

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RYLD
FSML
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$15.97
$29.75
Previous close
09/10/2026
$15.93
$29.57
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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FSML
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
RYLD
FSML
Last price
$15.97
$29.75
1D performance
+0.25%
+0.63%
AuM$1.37 B$148.73 M
E/R0.6%0.45%
Characteristics
RYLD
FSML
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XFranklin Templeton
BenchmarkCboe Russell 2000 BuyWrite Index-
N° of holdings-298
Asset classAlternative-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 17, 2019December 9, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RYLD
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FSML
USA
93.66%
Other
6.34%

Sectors

RYLD
Data will be available soon
FSML
Finance
24.65%
Healthcare
20.16%
Technology
14.1%
Industrials
11.24%
Other
29.85%
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Diversification

RYLD
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FSML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.03%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
RYLD
Data will be available soon
FSML
Oceaneering International, Inc.
1.53%
Jackson Financial, Inc.
1.41%
10X Genomics, Inc.
1.36%
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
1.31%
Korn Ferry
1.31%
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.27%
Tutor Perini Corp.
1.25%
Polaris Inc.
1.25%
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
1.22%
Acadian Asset Management, Inc.
1.21%
Valley National Bancorp
1.20%
nLIGHT, Inc.
1.20%
Box, Inc.
1.18%
Core Natural Resources, Inc.
1.18%
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.
1.16%
Frequently asked questions about RYLD and FSML

How have the RYLD and FSML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, RYLD is up 13.04% year-to-date (YTD), while FSML has returned 20.7%. That puts FSML better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: RYLD or FSML?

Year-to-date, the RYLD ETF saw +$41M in flows, compared to +$130M for FSML.

Which ETF is bigger: RYLD or FSML?

As of September 11, 2026, RYLD holds $1.37 B in assets under management (AUM), while FSML manages $148.73 M.

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