Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) Performance
RSSL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.0% total return
- Since first price
- +38.4% since 2024
RSSL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RSSL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.3% | −2.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.3% | −5.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.5% | −0.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.6% | +11.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.0% | +11.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJun 5, 2024 | +38.4% | +33.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: RSSL vs SPY
From Jun 5, 2024: RSSL grew to $13,837, SPY to $14,633.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RSSL returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+12.9%), worst 2025 (+12.9%). 2026 is year to date.
RSSL annual returns table
| Year | RSSL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.6% | −11.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.9% | −24.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
RSSL largest drawdowns
Now 9.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | −27.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | 4 months | 10 months |
| Aug 14, 2026 | −11.1% | Oct 16, 2026 | not yet | 2 months | 2 months so far |
| Jan 22, 2026 | −10.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −10.2% | Aug 5, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | 20 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RSSL risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.24 |
| Best month | +12.2% |
| Worst month | −8.4% |
| Best 12 months | +43.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.9% |
| Positive months | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
RSSL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 17 | −0.9% | +15.8% | +43.8% | 94% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RSSL performance overview
Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) returned +13.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 5, 2024 it has returned +38.4%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −27.8%, from Nov 25, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 5 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 18.4% a year.
Related: RSSL chart, RSSL holdings, RSSL dividends. See the RSSL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RSSL performance FAQ
What is the RSSL return over the past year?
RSSL returned +13.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in RSSL be worth?
$10,000 invested in RSSL at its first recorded close on June 5, 2024 would be worth about $13,837 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of RSSL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −27.8% between November 25, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on September 18, 2025, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is RSSL?
Over the past history RSSL had an annualized volatility of 18.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.70 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).