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RYLGvsRSSLETF Comparison

ETF 1
RYLG

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.04%
VS
ETF 2
RSSL

Global X Russell 2000 ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.12%

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 8.28% year-to-date (YTD) with -$461K in YTD flows. RSSL performs better with 12.7% YTD performance, and -$100M 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

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RYLG
RSSL
+9.42%+13.91%
+3.01%+4.87%
+8.28%+12.70%
+30.81%+43.63%
+43.28%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
RYLG
RSSL
-$226K-$115M
-$226K-$60M
-$461K-$100M
+$147K-$493M
+$5M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RYLG
RSSL
+17.30%+21.49%
+14.85%+19.31%
+16.89%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
RYLG
RSSL
-7.99%-10.04%
-7.99%-11.01%
-22.43%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
RYLG
RSSL
49d63d
49d82d
296dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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RYLG
RSSL
Last sale
4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.13
$107.19
Previous close
04/27/2026
$23.36
$108.42
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
RYLG
RSSL
Last price
$23.13
$107.19
1D performance
-0.98%
-1.13%
AuM$7.94 M$1.42 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 holdings16061606
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
91.69%
Other
8.31%
RSSL
USA
90.89%
Other
9.11%

Sectors

RYLG
Industrials
15.39%
Health Care
14.99%
Financials
14.88%
Information Techn.
13.99%
Consumer Discreti.
8.49%
Other
32.26%
RSSL
Industrials
15.26%
Health Care
14.86%
Financials
14.75%
Information Techn.
13.87%
Consumer Discreti.
8.41%
Other
32.85%
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Diversification

RYLG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.26%
RSSL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.19%

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%
RSSL
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.92%
FABRINET
0.62%
COEUR MINING INC
0.59%
US65290E1010
0.58%
ECHOSTAR
0.53%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.50%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.41%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.40%
ENSIGN GROUP
0.40%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.40%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.39%
HECLA MINING
0.38%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.38%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.37%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about RYLG and RSSL

How have the RYLG and RSSL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, RYLG is up 8.28% year-to-date (YTD), while RSSL has returned 12.7%. 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 -$461K in flows, compared to -$100M for RSSL.

Which ETF is more volatile: RYLG or RSSL?

Over the past year, RYLG had a volatility of 14.85%, while RSSL experienced 19.31%.

Which ETF is bigger: RYLG or RSSL?

As of April 27, 2026, RYLG holds $7.94 M in assets under management (AUM), while RSSL manages $1.42 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, FABRINET and COEUR MINING INC. RSSL holds in its top three: BLOOM ENERGY CORP, FABRINET and COEUR MINING INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: RYLG or RSSL?

RYLG holds 1856 securities with 7.26% of its assets in the top 15. RSSL has 1856 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.19%.

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