RSSX vs. ASET

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF (RSSX) and FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET).

RSSX and ASET are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. RSSX is an actively managed fund by Return Stacked. It was launched on May 29, 2025. ASET is a passively managed fund by Northern Trust that tracks the performance of the Northern Trust Real Assets Allocation Total Return. It was launched on Nov 23, 2015.

Performance

RSSX vs. ASET - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF (RSSX) and FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

RSSX vs. ASET - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
RSSX Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF	-11.62%
ASET FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund	0.00%

Returns By Period

RSSX

• 1D: 5.88%
• 1M: -12.18%
• YTD: -7.94%
• 6M: -6.25%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ASET

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

RSSX vs. ASET - Expense Ratio Comparison

RSSX has a 0.68% expense ratio, which is higher than ASET's 0.57% expense ratio.

RSSX

Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF

ASET

FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund

Return for Risk

RSSX vs. ASET - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF (RSSX) and FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RSSX	ASET	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.75	—	—

Dividends

RSSX vs. ASET - Dividend Comparison

RSSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.68%, while ASET has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025
RSSX Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Gold/Bitcoin ETF	1.68%	1.54%
ASET FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

RSSX vs. ASET - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RSSX drawdown since its inception was -27.37%, which is greater than ASET's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RSSX and ASET.

Drawdown Indicators

	RSSX	ASET	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-27.37%	0.00%	-27.37%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-23.10%	0.00%	-23.10%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.45%	0.00%	-5.45%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	RSSX	ASET	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	32.26%	0.00%	+32.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	32.26%	0.00%	+32.26%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	32.26%	0.00%	+32.26%