Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL) Review & Analysis

MER · Top 25%AUM · #398 of 5081Y Return · Top 50%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−2.3% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
The unit price closed the month at $11.24, 8% below its 12-month high (range $9.48 to $12.17).

About RSSL

RSSL is an international shares ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since February 2025. With $25m under management it is number 200 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.18% a year, about $18 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Glaukos Corp, Twist Bioscience Corp and JFrog Ltd, and the top 10 make up 3% of the fund. By sector it leans towards health care (20%) and financials (19%).

Over the past year it returned +9.9%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. Broad, low-cost funds like this are often used as a core holding in a core and satellite portfolio.

RSSL distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0143 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 October 2026 and paid on 19 October 2026. To receive it you need to own RSSL before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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Compare RSSL with

RSSLvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.18%	0.18%
1 year	+9.9%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.8%
Size	$25m	$18.7bn

Same holdings0%No companies in common

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RSSLvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	0.18%	0.04%
1 year	+9.9%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+13.4%
Size	$25m	$14.9bn

Same holdings0%No companies in common

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RSSLvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	0.18%	0.48%
1 year	+9.9%	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+15.3%
Size	$25m	$9.5bn

Same holdings0%No companies in common

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RSSLvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	0.18%	0.40%
1 year	+9.9%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.4%
Size	$25m	$9.2bn

Same holdings0%No companies in common

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RSSL price by TradingView

Stock Code	RSSL
Fund Manager	Global X
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$25m
MER (%)	0.18%
Net flows (Sep)	$0.0m
Last Price	$11.24
52-Week Range	$9.48 – $12.17
Bid/Ask Spread	0.35%
Listing Date	12/02/2025
Exchange	ASX
Index tracked	Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index
Issuer website	Global X ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−2.3%

1 year+9.9%

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,986

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

RSSL at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Low cost. At 0.18% a year it is cheaper than 93% of international shares ETFs.

⚠️ Things to watch

Small fund. With $25m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
Wider trading spread. 0.35% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
Short track record. Listed in February 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from RSSL's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

etfadviserTrend check

Base since 25 Aug 2026

RSSL is in a base. Here's why that matters.

RSSL's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 9.2% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Get the weekly trend updates: try it free for 30 days How base and trend works →See every ETF's stage →Visit etfadviser.com.au →

UptrendBaseDowntrend

RSSL weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

US Global

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (3.5% of the fund)

Symbol	Company	% assets
GKOS		0.46%
TWST		0.38%
FROG		0.36%
MOG		0.34%
UMBF		0.33%
VSAT		0.33%
BRIGHTSPRING		0.33%
BRINKERINTL		0.32%
HUT		0.32%
SM		0.32%

Sector breakdown

Health Care19.5%
Financials19.0%
Industrials15.3%
Information Technology10.7%
Consumer Discretionary9.2%
Materials6.0%
Energy5.9%
Real Estate5.8%
Other8.4%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 31 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 400 positions, covering 60% of the fund. Compare RSSL's holdings with other ETFs →

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
VGS	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	0%	0.18%	$18.7bn	+10.1%	+17.9%	+11.8%
IVV	iShares S&P 500 ETF	0%	0.04%	$14.9bn	+10.1%	+19.2%	+13.4%
NDQ	Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF	0%	0.48%	$9.5bn	+16.6%	+23.8%	+15.3%
QUAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	0%	0.40%	$9.2bn	+10.1%	+16.1%	+11.4%
VGAD	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	0%	0.21%	$7.9bn	+17.1%	+19.8%	+10.8%
VTS	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	–	0.03%	$7.3bn	+9.8%	+18.8%	+12.4%

Same holdings is the share of RSSL's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with RSSL, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like RSSL →

RSSL vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between RSSL and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
Both charge the same fee (0.18%).
Over 1 year: RSSL +9.9%, VGS +10.1% (almost identical).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $25m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RSSL and VGS side by side →

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.18%), worth about $9,931 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: RSSL +9.9%, IVV +10.1% (almost identical).
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $25m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RSSL and IVV side by side →

NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
RSSL is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.48%), worth about $20,465 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: RSSL +9.9%, NDQ +16.6% (NDQ ahead by 6.8 percentage points).
NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $25m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RSSL and NDQ side by side →

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

RSSL FAQs

What is the fee for RSSL?

RSSL charges a management fee (MER) of 0.18% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is RSSL?

RSSL had $25m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has RSSL performed?

RSSL returned +9.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages RSSL?

RSSL is managed by Global X and has been listed since February 2025.

Is RSSL franked?

Generally no. RSSL invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

What does RSSL hold?

RSSL's largest holdings are Glaukos Corp (0.5%), Twist Bioscience Corp (0.4%), JFrog Ltd (0.4%), Moog Inc (0.3%), UMB Financial Corp (0.3%). Holdings as at 31 October 2026.

Is RSSL currency hedged?

No, RSSL is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Global X product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.