RYLD is Global X Funds's Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (Derivative Income). Trading at $16.20. Current dividend yield: 11.50%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.88 |
| Current yield | 11.50% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 24, 2026(in 21 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1653 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -5.46% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -10.23% |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $1.32B |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | $0.1653 |
| 2026-07-20 | $0.1605 |
| 2026-06-22 | $0.1618 |
| 2026-05-18 | $0.1568 |
| 2026-04-20 | $0.1566 |
| 2026-03-23 | $0.1475 |
| 2026-02-23 | $0.1584 |
| 2026-01-20 | $0.1573 |
About RYLD
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the index or in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities. The index measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio that holds a portfolio of the stocks included in the Russell 2000 Index, and "writes" a succession of one-month at-the-money covered call options on the Russell 2000 Index.
Frequently asked
What is RYLD's dividend yield?
RYLD (Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 11.50%, which works out to about $1.88 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is RYLD's next ex-dividend date?
RYLD's next ex-dividend date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 21 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did RYLD last pay a dividend?
RYLD's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 24, 2026.
How often does RYLD pay dividends?
RYLD pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is RYLD growing its dividend?
RYLD has been shrinking its dividend at a -10.23% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.