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$RYLD

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

The distribution rate is higher than the annualized total return — part of that yield is being funded by NAV decay.

Distribution Yield

12.2%

annualized

Total Return

52%

since inception

Annualized Return

5.81%

average per year

Inception

4/17/2019

7.4 years live

Scorecard Rank

#118

of 169 funds

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🎯 How RYLD Scored

We grade on total return, not headline yield. A fund that pays 40% while losing 30% of its price is not doing its job.

Annualized return strength17 / 50

Average yearly total return of 5.81% since inception.

Cumulative total return16 / 25

52% in total return since the fund launched.

Yield backed by returns4 / 25

Compares the 12.2% distribution rate against 5.81% annualized return. Higher is healthier.

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Projections use RYLD's historical annualized total return of 5.81% and its current 12.2% distribution rate, both held flat. Real returns will differ, distributions can be cut, and past performance does not predict future results. Taxes, fees, and return of capital are not modeled. For entertainment only — not financial advice.

🥊 RYLD Head-to-Head

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💵 Similar Yield to RYLD

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PLTY	YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF	40%	69.40%	A+
TYLG	Information Technology Covered Call & Growth ETF	11.0%	25.36%	A+
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AMZP	Kurv Yield Premium Strategy Amazon ETF	15.50%	21.24%	A+
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🏆 Highest Annualized Returns

The strongest average annual total returns since inception across every fund we track.

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1	CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	40%	89.24%
2	GOOW	Roundhill GOOGL WeeklyPay ETF	27.0%	75.90%
3	PLTY	YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF	40%	69.40%
4	AHD	GraniteShares Autocallable HOOD ETF	26%	59.68%
5	TMGN	TappAlpha Cboe Magnificent 10 Growth & Daily Income ETF	21%	56.76%
6	NVDY	YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF	40%	55.57%
7	HOOY	YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF	101%	54.72%
8	SOXY	YieldMax® Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ETF	12%	52.69%
9	NVII	REX NVDA Growth & Income ETF	34%	49.64%
10	AMDY	YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF	46%	46.24%
11	SNOY	YieldMax SNOW Option Income Strategy ETF	61%	45.81%
12	XLEI	State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF	21.0%	35.46%
13	TDAX	TappAlpha TDAQ LIFT ETF	20%	35.07%
14	MAXI	Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF	9.0%	31.27%
15	VFLO	VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF	1.3%	30.36%

❓ RYLD FAQ

What is the dividend yield of RYLD?

RYLD currently shows a distribution yield of 12.2%. Yield reflects the most recent distribution annualized and can change with every payment.

What is the total return of RYLD since inception?

RYLD has returned 52% in total since it launched on 4/17/2019, which works out to roughly 5.81% per year on average.

Is the RYLD yield sustainable?

The distribution rate is higher than the annualized total return — part of that yield is being funded by NAV decay. A distribution rate that runs persistently ahead of total return generally means capital is being returned rather than earned.

How is the RYLD grade calculated?

Our C- grade combines three things: annualized total return (50 points), cumulative total return since inception (25 points), and whether annualized return keeps pace with the distribution rate (25 points). RYLD scored 37 out of 100. This is our opinion only, not investment advice.