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Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF
RYLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.61% | +7.32% | +12.14% | +21.24% | +27.54% | +15.74% |
| Flows | +$5M | +$1M | +$35M | +$548K | -$37M | +$1.70B |
Characteristics
The Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF is built to track the Cboe Russell 2000 BuyWrite Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | Global X |
| N° of holdings | 1911 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 17, 2019 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,911
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +6.73% | +10.77% | +13.13% | +14.31% |
Max drawdown | -1.43% | -6.31% | -18.87% | -21.96% |
Max drawdown duration | 6d | 63d | 243d | 1509d |
Time to recover | 2d | 42d | 196d | 276d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is RYLD?
RYLD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Global X.
What index does RYLD track?
RYLD tracks the Cboe Russell 2000 BuyWrite Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does RYLD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of RYLD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RYLD is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RYLD launched?
RYLD was launched on April 17, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RYLD?
RYLD is issued by Global X.
What is the AUM of RYLD?
As of July 27, 2026, RYLD manages $1.37 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RYLD performed recently?
As of July 27, 2026, RYLD delivered a return of 1.61% over the past month (1M performance), 7.32% over the past three months (3M), and 12.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for RYLD?
As of July 27, 2026, RYLD has seen net flows of +$5M in the past month (1M flow) and +$35M year-to-date (YTD).
Does RYLD pay dividends?
As of July 27, 2026, RYLD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 11.62%.
How many holdings are in RYLD
As of June 30, 2026, RYLD holds 1911 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is RYLD?
As of June 30, 2026, RYLD holds 1911 securities, with 4.81% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of RYLD?
As of June 30, 2026, RYLD holds a portfolio of 1911 underlyings, with its largest positions including Moog, Inc., Cytokinetics, Inc. and BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does RYLD invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, RYLD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does RYLD focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, RYLD is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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