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RYLGvsRSSLETF Comparison

ETF 1
RYLG

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.11%
Full RYLG fund page
VS
ETF 2
RSSL

Global X Russell 2000 ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-0.4%
Full RSSL fund page

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF (RYLG) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) is part of the US Small Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Health Care and Financials. RYLG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.08% for RSSL. RYLG is up 2.42% year-to-date (YTD) with -$234K in YTD flows. RSSL performs better with 2.84% YTD performance, and -$28M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RYLG and RSSL 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 RSSL performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-5.0-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Feb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 MFeb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RYLG
RSSL
-3.24%-4.80%
+1.15%-0.18%
+2.42%+2.84%
+20.81%+27.82%
+35.15%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
RYLG
RSSL
-+$15M
-$234K-$78M
-$234K-$28M
+$208K-$380M
+$5M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RYLG
RSSL
+14.70%+18.35%
+19.57%+23.05%
+16.92%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
RYLG
RSSL
-4.70%-6.99%
-15.02%-16.46%
-22.43%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
RYLG
RSSL
12d47d
74d52d
296dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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RYLG
RSSL
Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$22.38
$99.05
Previous close
03/10/2026
$22.35
$99.14
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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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 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
RYLG
RSSL
Last price
$22.38
$99.05
1D performance
+0.14%
-0.09%
AuM$7.84 M$1.36 B
E/R0.35%0.08%
Characteristics
RYLG
RSSL
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XGlobal X
BenchmarkCboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite IndexRussell 2000 RIC Capped Index
N° of holdings16311631
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 4, 2022June 4, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RYLG
USA
91.71%
Other
8.29%
RSSL
USA
91.11%
Other
8.89%

Sectors

RYLG
Industrials
16.12%
Health Care
15.2%
Financials
15.17%
Information Techn.
14.47%
Consumer Discreti.
8.59%
Other
30.45%
RSSL
Industrials
16.02%
Health Care
15.1%
Financials
15.07%
Information Techn.
14.37%
Consumer Discreti.
8.53%
Other
30.91%
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Diversification

RYLG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.8%
RSSL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.74%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
RYLG
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.10%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.64%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.58%
FABRINET
0.58%
US65290E1010
0.57%
HECLA MINING
0.54%
COEUR MINING INC
0.51%
ECHOSTAR
0.50%
IONQ
0.47%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.43%
RAMBUS
0.42%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.40%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.36%
AEROVIRONMENT
0.36%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.33%
RSSL
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.09%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.63%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.58%
FABRINET
0.57%
US65290E1010
0.57%
HECLA MINING
0.54%
COEUR MINING INC
0.50%
ECHOSTAR
0.49%
IONQ
0.47%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.43%
RAMBUS
0.42%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.40%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.36%
AEROVIRONMENT
0.35%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about RYLG and RSSL

How have the RYLG and RSSL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 10, 2026, RYLG is up 2.42% year-to-date (YTD), while RSSL has returned 2.84%. That puts RSSL better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the RYLG ETF saw -$234K in flows, compared to -$28M for RSSL.

Which ETF is more volatile: RYLG or RSSL?

Over the past year, RYLG had a volatility of 19.57%, while RSSL experienced 23.05%.

Which ETF is bigger: RYLG or RSSL?

As of March 10, 2026, RYLG holds $7.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while RSSL manages $1.36 B.

What sectors do the RYLG and RSSL ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: RYLG or RSSL?

RYLG holds 1883 securities with 7.8% of its assets in the top 15. RSSL has 1883 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.74%.

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