Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) Alternatives
Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD) belongs to the Hedge Fund category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RYLD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to RYLD
RYLD charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Hedge Fund category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RYLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | 0.36% | Jun 9, 2011 | RYLD vs DBEF | |
| SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 0.50% | Apr 25, 2012 | RYLD vs RLY | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 0.50% | May 10, 2021 | RYLD vs PFIX | |
| RPAR Risk Parity ETF | 0.51% | Dec 13, 2019 | RYLD vs RPAR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF | 0.60% | Aug 25, 2021 | RYLD vs QTR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RYLD
Among ETFs in the Hedge Fund category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Merger ETF | 97 | Dec 11, 2012 | RYLD vs MRGR | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2018 | RYLD vs GDMA | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 95 | May 8, 2019 | RYLD vs DBMF | |
| SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 95 | Apr 25, 2012 | RYLD vs RLY | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 94 | Jan 5, 2011 | RYLD vs WTMF |
Top Performing RYLD Alternatives (YTD)
RYLD alternatives from the Hedge Fund category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 15.06% | Apr 25, 2012 | RYLD vs RLY | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 8.00% | Aug 1, 2013 | RYLD vs FMF | |
| iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 7.87% | May 8, 2019 | RYLD vs DBMF | |
| Cambria Global Momentum ETF | 6.82% | Nov 4, 2014 | RYLD vs GMOM | |
| Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 5.56% | Nov 14, 2018 | RYLD vs GDMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RYLD
RYLD alternatives from the Hedge Fund category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF | 2.79% | May 7, 2020 | RYLD vs ARB | |
| Proshares Merger ETF | 4.30% | Dec 11, 2012 | RYLD vs MRGR | |
| IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF | 5.00% | Nov 17, 2009 | RYLD vs MNA | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.49% | Jan 5, 2011 | RYLD vs WTMF | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 9.94% | Aug 1, 2013 | RYLD vs FMF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RYLD
RYLD alternatives from the Hedge Fund category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF | -1.20% | May 7, 2020 | RYLD vs ARB | |
| Proshares Merger ETF | -1.66% | Dec 11, 2012 | RYLD vs MRGR | |
| IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF | -2.21% | Nov 17, 2009 | RYLD vs MNA | |
| First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -3.47% | Aug 1, 2013 | RYLD vs FMF | |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | -4.11% | Jan 5, 2011 | RYLD vs WTMF |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | RYLD vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | RYLD vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | RYLD vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | RYLD vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | RYLD vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | RYLD vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | RYLD vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | RYLD vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | RYLD vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | RYLD vs DAX |
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