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Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF
RYLG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.78% | +3.26% | +14.59% | +20.08% | +45.27% | |
| Flows | - | - | -$461K | -$458K | +$4M | - |
Characteristics
The Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call & Growth ETF is built to track the Cboe Russell 2000 Half 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 | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 4, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.85% | +14.28% | +16.76% | |
Max drawdown | -3.89% | -7.99% | -22.43% | |
Max drawdown duration | 25d | 49d | 296d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 18d | 163d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is RYLG?
RYLG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Global X.
What index does RYLG track?
RYLG tracks the Cboe Russell 2000 Half BuyWrite Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does RYLG 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 RYLG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of RYLG is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was RYLG launched?
RYLG was launched on October 4, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of RYLG?
RYLG is issued by Global X.
What is the AUM of RYLG?
As of September 10, 2026, RYLG manages $8.20 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has RYLG performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, RYLG delivered a return of -2.78% over the past month (1M performance), 3.26% over the past three months (3M), and 14.59% year-to-date (YTD).
Does RYLG pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, RYLG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 10.4%.
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