- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jun 4, 2024
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
RSSL Performance Chart
Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) is up 20.3% since the beginning of the year. RSSL is currently trading at $116 per share.
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Returns By Period
Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) has returned 20.32% so far this year and 41.18% over the past 12 months.
Global X Russell 2000 ETF
- 1D
- -0.99%
- 1M
- 3.83%
- YTD
- 20.32%
- 6M
- 17.70%
- 1Y
- 41.18%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
RSSL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2024, RSSL's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, RSSL closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.31% | 0.60% | -5.07% | 12.16% | 4.59% | 1.98% | 20.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.61% | -5.40% | -6.72% | -2.24% | 5.43% | 5.31% | 1.53% | 7.22% | 3.11% | 1.92% | 0.83% | -0.44% | 12.87% |
| 2024 | 0.44% | 10.43% | -1.61% | 0.72% | -1.31% | 10.92% | -8.41% | 10.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Russell 2000 ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.45%, beta of 1.13, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2024.
- This ETF captured 134.70% of S&P 500 Index gains and 129.13% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.45% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.13 and R2 of 0.68, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.45%
- Beta
- 1.13
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 134.70%
- Downside Capture
- 129.13%
Expense Ratio
RSSL has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSSL ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) 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.
| RSSL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.44 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.32 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.78 | 2.46 | +1.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.29 | 10.92 | +2.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Russell 2000 ETF provided a 1.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.45 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.45 | $1.31 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 1.25% | 1.35% | 0.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Russell 2000 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 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.31 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.86 |
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 Global X Russell 2000 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 Global X Russell 2000 ETF was 27.79%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 112 trading sessions.
The current Global X Russell 2000 ETF drawdown is 0.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -27.79%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 5mo 13d | 9mo 26dNov 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.93%Mar 2026 | 2mo 6d | 17d | 2mo 23dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -10.16%Aug 2024 | 19d | 2mo 12d | 3mo 1dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.47%Nov 2025 | 23d | 14d | 1mo 7dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.82%Nov 2024 | 3d | 10d | 13dNov 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RSSL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.79% | -56.78% | +28.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.93% | -9.10% | -1.83% |
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 | -0.99% | -3.21% | +2.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.58% | -10.71% | +5.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.11% | 2.04% | +1.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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