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RYLDvsRESMETF Comparison

ETF 1
RYLD

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

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

Columbia Research Enhanced Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.67%

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Columbia Research Enhanced Small Cap ETF (RESM) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. In contrast, RESM's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. RYLD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.32% for RESM. RYLD is up 13.04% year-to-date (YTD) with +$41M in YTD flows. RESM performs better with 19.28% YTD performance, and +$397K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RYLD and RESM 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 RESM performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8

Cumulative Flows

0 M2 M4 M6 M8 M10 M12 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RYLD
RESM
-1.10%-3.49%
+4.14%+1.63%
+13.04%+19.28%
+18.26%n/a
+30.89%n/a
+14.68%n/a
Flows
RYLD
RESM
+$13M+$2M
+$9M+$2M
+$41M+$397K
+$44M-
-$47M-
+$1.59B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RYLD
RESM
+7.24%+12.27%
+10.57%n/a
+13.12%n/a
+14.29%n/a
Max drawdown
RYLD
RESM
-2.47%-5.33%
-6.31%n/a
-18.87%n/a
-21.96%n/a
Max drawdown duration
RYLD
RESM
15d26d
63dn/a
243dn/a
1509dn/a
Trading data

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RYLD
RESM
Last sale
9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
$15.92
$23.72
Previous close
09/11/2026
$15.97
$23.62
Consolidated volume
09/11/2026
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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RESM
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
RYLD
RESM
Last price
$15.92
$23.72
1D performance
-0.31%
+0.41%
AuM$1.37 B$5.93 M
E/R0.6%0.32%
Characteristics
RYLD
RESM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XColumbia Threadneedle Investments
BenchmarkCboe Russell 2000 BuyWrite Index-
N° of holdings-1014
Asset classAlternative-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 17, 2019December 11, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RYLD
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RESM
USA
94.17%
Other
5.83%

Sectors

RYLD
Data will be available soon
RESM
Finance
24.51%
Healthcare
20.16%
Technology
13.24%
Industrials
10.24%
Other
31.85%

Diversification

RYLD
Data will be available soon
RESM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

6.77%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
RYLD
Data will be available soon
RESM
UMB Financial Corp.
0.53%
ViaSat, Inc.
0.51%
Moog, Inc.
0.50%
JFrog Ltd.
0.50%
Glaukos Corp.
0.49%
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
0.47%
InterDigital, Inc.
0.46%
Old National Bancorp
0.45%
Columbia Short Term Cash Fund
0.44%
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
0.42%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
0.42%
Brinker International, Inc.
0.40%
HealthEquity, Inc.
0.40%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
0.39%
Oscar Health, Inc.
0.39%
Frequently asked questions about RYLD and RESM

How have the RYLD and RESM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, RYLD is up 13.04% year-to-date (YTD), while RESM has returned 19.28%. That puts RESM better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the RYLD ETF saw +$41M in flows, compared to +$397K for RESM.

Which ETF is bigger: RYLD or RESM?

As of September 11, 2026, RYLD holds $1.37 B in assets under management (AUM), while RESM manages $5.93 M.

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