- Issuer
- Russell
- Inception Date
- May 13, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
Share Price Chart
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Performance
RUSC Performance Chart
U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF (RUSC) is up 23.1% since the beginning of the year. RUSC is currently trading at $38 per share.
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Returns By Period
U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF (RUSC) has returned 23.06% so far this year and 43.83% over the past 12 months.
U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF
- 1D
- 0.58%
- 1M
- 5.41%
- YTD
- 23.06%
- 6M
- 20.35%
- 1Y
- 43.83%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
RUSC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2025, RUSC's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 86% of months were positive and 14% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, RUSC closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 22, 2025 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.28% | 2.73% | -4.97% | 11.97% | 2.86% | 3.96% | 23.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.79% | 5.05% | 1.56% | 7.51% | 0.99% | 0.48% | 1.94% | 0.29% | 16.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 7.80%, beta of 1.21, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2025.
- This ETF captured 112.19% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -26.85%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 7.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 7.80%
- Beta
- 1.21
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 112.19%
- Downside Capture
- -26.85%
Expense Ratio
RUSC has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RUSC ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF (RUSC) 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.
| RUSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.53 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.80 | 2.78 | +2.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.10 | 12.44 | +4.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF provided a 0.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.12 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.12 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 0.31% | 0.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for U.S. Small Cap Equity Active 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 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
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 U.S. Small Cap Equity Active 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 U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF was 9.18%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 9 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -9.18%Mar 2026 | 1mo 17d | 14d | 2mo 1dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.13%Nov 2025 | 23d | 8d | 1mo 1dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.02%Oct 2025 | 21d | 17d | 1mo 8dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.83%May 2026 | 12d | 7d | 19dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.11%Aug 2025 | 8d | 11d | 19dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RUSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.18% | -56.78% | +47.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.18% | -9.10% | -0.08% |
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 | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.71% | -10.71% | +9.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.57% | 2.03% | +0.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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