- Issuer
- Russell
- Inception Date
- May 13, 2025
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Industrials Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
RIFR Performance Chart
Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF (RIFR) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. RIFR is currently trading at $28 per share.
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Returns By Period
Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF (RIFR) has returned 9.14% so far this year and 14.88% over the past 12 months.
Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF
- 1D
- -0.23%
- 1M
- -1.52%
- YTD
- 9.14%
- 6M
- 10.33%
- 1Y
- 14.88%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
RIFR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2025, RIFR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, RIFR closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 30, 2026 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -2.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.74% | 9.27% | -4.14% | 3.39% | -2.49% | -0.37% | 9.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.01% | 0.80% | 0.19% | 1.25% | 1.52% | -0.73% | 2.94% | -1.86% | 7.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.82%, beta of 0.25, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2025.
- This ETF captured 37.95% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -33.68%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.25 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.09 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.09 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.82%
- Beta
- 0.25
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 37.95%
- Downside Capture
- -33.68%
Expense Ratio
RIFR has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RIFR ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF (RIFR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RIFR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.35 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.20 | 2.66 | -0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.82 | 11.86 | -5.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.25 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 0.98% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF was 6.80%, occurring on Mar 20, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF drawdown is 3.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -6.80%Mar 2026 | 18d | — | 3mo 22dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.38%Sep 2025 | 14d | 25d | 1mo 9dAug 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.10%Nov 2025 | 1mo | 8d | 1mo 8dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.97%Jan 2026 | 1mo 7d | 19d | 1mo 26dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.96%May 2025 | 1d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 10dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RIFR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.80% | -56.78% | +49.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.80% | -9.10% | +2.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.72% | -2.49% | -1.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.65% | -10.72% | +9.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.19% | 2.03% | +0.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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