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RYLGvsRESMETF Comparison

ETF 1
RYLG

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.03%
VS
ETF 2
RESM

Columbia Research Enhanced Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.05%

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF (RYLG) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Columbia Research Enhanced Small Cap ETF (RESM) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. RYLG's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Financials. In contrast, RESM's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. RYLG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.32% for RESM. RYLG is up 6.87% year-to-date (YTD) with -$461K in YTD flows. RESM performs better with 11.88% YTD performance, and -$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RYLG 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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RYLG vs RESM performance and flow charts

Performance

02468101214%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

-200,000-150,000-100,000-50,0000Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RYLG
RESM
+9.00%+12.33%
+2.00%+6.16%
+6.87%+11.88%
+28.55%n/a
+40.17%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
RYLG
RESM
-$226K-
-$226K-$2M
-$461K-$2M
+$147K-
+$5M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RYLG
RESM
+17.41%+19.14%
+14.85%n/a
+16.89%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
RYLG
RESM
-7.99%-8.43%
-7.99%n/a
-22.43%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
RYLG
RESM
49d43d
49dn/a
296dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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RYLG
RESM
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 1:47 PM
$23.19
$22.07
Previous close
04/29/2026
$23.05
$22.27
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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RESM
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RYLG
RESM
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 1:47 PM
Live
Closed
RYLG
RESM
Last price
$23.19
$22.07
1D performance
+0.62%
-0.89%
AuM$7.83 M$3.34 M
E/R0.35%0.32%
Characteristics
RYLG
RESM
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XColumbia Threadneedle Investments
BenchmarkCboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite Index-
N° of holdings1606855
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 4, 2022December 11, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RYLG
USA
91.69%
Other
8.31%
RESM
USA
83.23%
Other
16.77%

Sectors

RYLG
Industrials
15.39%
Health Care
14.99%
Financials
14.88%
Information Techn.
13.99%
Consumer Discreti.
8.49%
Other
32.26%
RESM
Industrials
16.01%
Information Techn.
14.77%
Health Care
13.83%
Financials
13.8%
Consumer Discreti.
8.28%
Other
33.31%
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Diversification

RYLG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.26%
RESM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
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%
RESM
FABRINET
0.97%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.66%
LEXINGTON REIT
0.64%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.63%
ENSIGN GROUP
0.57%
HECLA MINING
0.53%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.53%
COEUR MINING INC
0.51%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
0.51%
CHART INDUSTRIES
0.51%
IES HOLDINGS
0.50%
RAMBUS
0.48%
WTTS WTER TECH
0.43%
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC
0.43%
PRIMORIS SERVICES
0.42%
Frequently asked questions about RYLG and RESM

How have the RYLG and RESM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, RYLG is up 6.87% year-to-date (YTD), while RESM has returned 11.88%. That puts RESM better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the RYLG ETF saw -$461K in flows, compared to -$2M for RESM.

Which ETF is bigger: RYLG or RESM?

As of April 29, 2026, RYLG holds $7.83 M in assets under management (AUM), while RESM manages $3.34 M.

What sectors do the RYLG and RESM ETFs invest in?

RYLG leans toward sectors like Industrials, Health Care and Financials. Meanwhile, RESM focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.

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

RYLG top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, FABRINET and COEUR MINING INC. RESM holds in its top three: FABRINET, STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC and LEXINGTON REIT.

Which ETF is more diversified: RYLG or RESM?

RYLG holds 1856 securities with 7.26% of its assets in the top 15. RESM has 869 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.32%.

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