Bottom line: RDTE applies the same 0DTE covered-call approach to the Russell 2000, seeking weekly income from the higher structural volatility of small-cap stocks while maintaining overnight equity-like exposure. The elevated volatility of the underlying can support richer option premiums and potentially higher distribution rates than large-cap peers in many market regimes.
It is not a pure small-cap equity fund or a stable income product. Upside is capped daily, downside remains substantial, and the combination of high payouts plus small-cap beta can produce meaningful NAV erosion. Distributions are variable and often include return of capital.
Position sizing should reflect tolerance for small-cap volatility and the risk that headline yields prove temporary. Always check the latest prospectus, distribution character, and small-cap market conditions. This is not investment advice.
Monthly Distributions for RDTE
| Month | Distributions | No. of shares | Net Distribution / share |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $25.14 | 174 | $0.1445 |
| August 2026 | $61.75 | 348 | $0.1774 |
| July 2026 | $91.86 | 435 | $0.2112 |
| June 2026 | $71.01 | 348 | $0.2041 |
| April 2026 | $152.34 | 720 | $0.2116 |
| March 2026 | $158.73 | 776 | $0.2045 |
| February 2026 | $161.47 | 776 | $0.2081 |
| January 2026 | $82.71 | 369 | $0.2241 |
| July 2025 | $118.75 | 480 | $0.2474 |
| June 2025 | $141.78 | 540 | $0.2626 |
| May 2025 | $229.73 | 980 | $0.2344 |
| April 2025 | $152.15 | 588 | $0.2588 |
| Grand Total: | $2,671.64 | 10,984 | $0.2432 |
ETF Investment Summary
| Investment | Shares | Distributions | Purchase price / share | Real price / share | Market price / share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,255.77 | 87 | $2,774.22 | $35.26 | $25.93 | $26.92 |
Notes:
• Investment = Current Adjusted Cost Basis (after accounting for sells and distributions)
• Purchase price / share = Historical average price of all shares ever bought
• Real price / share = Current adjusted cost basis per remaining share (after distributions reduce basis)
• Market price / share = Latest market price of the ETF
Personal Chart – Real Price vs Real Price + Cumulative Distributions
Blue line = Real Price per share (cost basis after buys, sells & distributions)
Red line = Real Price + Cumulative Net Distributions received so far
Purple line = Cumulative Realised Capital Gains from sales
Green bars = Number of shares held at month-end
When the green bars drop to zero, the blue/red lines also go to zero (full exit of the position).