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RYLDvsVTWOETF Comparison

ETF 1
RYLD

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.24%
Full RYLD fund page
VS
ETF 2
VTWO

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-0.18%
Full VTWO fund page

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) is part of the US Small Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Health Care and Financials. RYLD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.06% for VTWO. RYLD is down -0.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$10M in YTD flows. VTWO performs better with 0.15% YTD performance, and +$74M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RYLD and VTWO 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 VTWO performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Feb 13Feb 23Mar 2Mar 9

Cumulative Flows

-50 M0 M50 M100 M150 M200 M250 M300 MFeb 13Feb 23Mar 2Mar 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/13/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RYLD
VTWO
-3.43%-6.17%
+0.41%-1.71%
-0.16%+0.15%
+13.31%+26.17%
+20.93%+48.60%
+10.13%+12.64%
Flows
RYLD
VTWO
+$197K+$265M
+$29M+$160M
+$10M+$74M
-$107M+$538M
+$156M+$4.86B
+$1.86B+$7.19B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RYLD
VTWO
+12.45%+18.38%
+16.71%+23.10%
+13.41%+21.09%
+14.66%+22.69%
Max drawdown
RYLD
VTWO
-5.12%-8.60%
-13.36%-16.46%
-18.87%-27.51%
-21.96%-31.93%
Max drawdown duration
RYLD
VTWO
15d50d
104d52d
243d289d
1509d1093d
Trading data

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RYLD
VTWO
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$15.00
$99.65
Previous close
03/12/2026
$15.04
$100.03
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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VTWO
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
RYLD
VTWO
Last price
$15.00
$99.65
1D performance
-0.27%
-0.38%
AuM$1.26 B$13.89 B
E/R0.6%0.06%
Characteristics
RYLD
VTWO
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XVanguard
BenchmarkCboe Russell 2000 BuyWrite IndexRussell 2000 Index
N° of holdings16311636
Asset classAlternativeEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 17, 2019September 20, 2010
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RYLD
USA
92.4%
Other
7.6%
VTWO
USA
90.53%
Other
9.47%

Sectors

RYLD
Industrials
16.25%
Health Care
15.31%
Financials
15.28%
Information Techn.
14.58%
Consumer Discreti.
8.65%
Other
29.93%
VTWO
Industrials
15.81%
Health Care
15.03%
Financials
14.76%
Information Techn.
14.07%
Consumer Discreti.
8.47%
Other
31.86%
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Diversification

RYLD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.85%
VTWO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.4%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
RYLD
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.11%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.64%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.59%
FABRINET
0.58%
US65290E1010
0.57%
HECLA MINING
0.54%
COEUR MINING INC
0.51%
ECHOSTAR
0.50%
IONQ
0.48%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.44%
RAMBUS
0.43%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.41%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.37%
AEROVIRONMENT
0.36%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.33%
VTWO
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.06%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.62%
FABRINET
0.57%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.55%
US65290E1010
0.55%
ECHOSTAR
0.49%
HECLA MINING
0.46%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.45%
IONQ
0.43%
COEUR MINING INC
0.42%
RAMBUS
0.39%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.39%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.34%
AEROVIRONMENT
0.34%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about RYLD and VTWO

How have the RYLD and VTWO ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 13, 2026, RYLD is down -0.16% year-to-date (YTD), while VTWO has returned 0.15%. That puts VTWO better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the RYLD ETF saw +$10M in flows, compared to +$74M for VTWO.

Which ETF is more volatile: RYLD or VTWO?

Over the past year, RYLD had a volatility of 16.71%, while VTWO experienced 23.1%.

Which ETF is bigger: RYLD or VTWO?

As of March 13, 2026, RYLD holds $1.26 B in assets under management (AUM), while VTWO manages $13.89 B.

What sectors do the RYLD and VTWO ETFs invest in?

RYLD leans toward sectors like Industrials, Health Care and Financials. Meanwhile, VTWO focuses on Industrials, Health Care and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the RYLD ETF and VTWO ETF?

RYLD top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING and KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS. VTWO holds in its top three: BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING and FABRINET.

Which ETF is more diversified: RYLD or VTWO?

RYLD holds 1887 securities with 7.85% of its assets in the top 15. VTWO has 1958 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.4%.

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