The best Ethereum ETFs/ETNs
How to invest in Ethereum using ETFs/ETNs
0.00% p.a. - 1.49% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of Ethereum ETFs/ETNs
1 Index
on Ethereum, which is tracked by ETFs
11 ETFs
on Ethereum
How do I invest in Ethereum?
Ethereum is a digital certification and smart contract platform that also provides access to a cryptocurrency named Ether. Like Bitcoin, Ether is independent of conventional, governmental currency systems such as the Dollar or the Euro. The right to ownership of Ether is controlled by the possession of computer-generated keys. Payments are cryptographically legitimised and processed via a network of computers with equal rights –without the need for a bank. A decentralised, synchronised accounting system, the so-called blockchain, is used for administration. The exchange rate of Ether to conventional currencies follows the principle of pricing on a stock exchange.
Ether is the second oldest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. An important difference compared to Bitcoin is that the amount of Ether coins that can be created is not limited. Nevertheless, the creation process for new Ether coins by solving cryptographic challenges, known as mining, is similar to Bitcoin. The mining process requires large amounts of energy and computer capacity.
Investors can participate in the returns of Ether via Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). As collateral, most ETNs hold large parts of the invested assets in physical Ether. In most European countries, there are no Ether ETFs due to the legal framework defined by the UCITS guidelines. The regulations do not allow to launch a UCITS fund with only one component.
Blockchain ETFs provide an opportunity to invest in the fast-growing crypto market via ETFs, though. The indices tracked by such ETFs are composed of companies that deal with infrastructure, processes and technologies related to the blockchain technology.
In this investment guide, you will find all physically-backed ETNs that allow you to invest in Ether. For an overview of all currently available crypto ETNs, see our investment guide on cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum performance
1 month: 55.75%
1 year: 138.86%
3 years: 134.41%
5 years: 2,591.72%
Ethereum ETFs/ETNs in comparison
The most important factors at a glance
When choosing an Ethereum ETF or ETN one should consider several other factors in addition to the methodology of the underlying index and performance of an ETF. For better comparison, you will find a list of all Ethereum ETFs/ETNs with details on size, cost, age, income, domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
Compare all Ethereum ETFs/ETNs in detail
Compare all Ethereum ETFs/ETNs in a chart
| Provider ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETPCH0454664027 | 307 | 1.49% p.a. | Accumulating | Switzerland | Physically backed | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked EthereumGB00BLD4ZM24 | 177 | 0.00% p.a. | Accumulating | Jersey | Physically backed | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETNDE000A3GPSP7 | 93 | 1.00% p.a. | Accumulating | Liechtenstein | Physically backed | |
| ETC Group Physical EthereumDE000A3GMKD7 | 78 | 1.49% p.a. | Accumulating | Germany | Physically backed | |
| WisdomTree Physical EthereumGB00BJYDH394 | 51 | 0.35% p.a. | Accumulating | Jersey | Physically backed | |
| SEBA Ethereum ETPCH0587418630 | 10 | 0.75% p.a. | Accumulating | Switzerland | Physically backed | |
| 21Shares Ethereum Core ETPCH1209763130 | 5 | 0.21% p.a. | Accumulating | Switzerland | Physically backed | |
| Global X Ethereum ETPGB00BLBDZW12 | 2 | 0.65% p.a. | Accumulating | Jersey | Physically backed | |
| DDA Physical Ethereum ETPDE000A3GTML1 | 2 | 0.95% p.a. | Accumulating | Liechtenstein | Physically backed | |
| ETC Group Ethereum Staking ETPDE000A3G90G9 | 0 | 0.65% p.a. | Accumulating | Germany | Physically backed | |
| 1Valour Ethereum Physical StakingGB00BRBMZ190 | 0 | 1.49% p.a. | Accumulating | Jersey | Physically backed |
Source: justETF.com; As of 08.03.24
Return comparison of all Ethereum ETFs/ETNs
The table shows the returns of all Ethereum ETFs/ETNs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
- Cumulative
- Calendar year
| ETF | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum | 53.26% | 72.67% | 101.09% | 106.09% | 144.87% | |
| 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP | 51.10% | 72.08% | 100.17% | 104.75% | - | |
| 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP | 51.08% | 71.62% | 100.23% | 104.31% | 142.43% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Ethereum | 53.00% | 72.27% | 100.26% | 104.21% | - | |
| Global X Ethereum ETP | 50.46% | 71.96% | 99.87% | 104.16% | - | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETN | 53.43% | 71.88% | 99.89% | 103.75% | - | |
| DDA Physical Ethereum ETP | 52.45% | 71.82% | 99.36% | 103.27% | - | |
| ETC Group Physical Ethereum | 51.09% | 71.39% | 98.89% | 102.20% | - | |
| SEBA Ethereum ETP | 50.75% | 68.33% | 96.75% | 100.66% | 142.40% | |
| 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking | 51.33% | 72.73% | 111.11% | - | - | |
| ETC Group Ethereum Staking ETP | - | - | - | - | - |
| ETF | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum | 49.02% | 91.45% | -66.81% | - | - | |
| WisdomTree Physical Ethereum | 48.75% | 90.16% | -66.44% | - | - | |
| 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking | 48.70% | - | - | - | - | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETN | 48.63% | 89.76% | -66.30% | - | - | |
| Global X Ethereum ETP | 48.46% | 90.37% | - | - | - | |
| ETC Group Physical Ethereum | 48.22% | 88.67% | -66.55% | - | - | |
| 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP | 48.20% | 90.73% | -66.40% | 443.89% | 388.49% | |
| DDA Physical Ethereum ETP | 48.10% | 90.91% | -66.67% | - | - | |
| 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP | 48.03% | 91.48% | - | - | - | |
| SEBA Ethereum ETP | 45.67% | 90.83% | -67.17% | - | - | |
| ETC Group Ethereum Staking ETP | - | - | - | - | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 29.02.24; Calculations in EUR including dividends
