iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) Alternatives
iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) belongs to the Cryptocurrency category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ETHA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ETHA
ETHA charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ETHA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | ETHA vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | ETHA vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | ETHA vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | ETHA vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | ETHA vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ETHA
Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 86 | Feb 7, 2022 | ETHA vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | ETHA vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHA vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | ETHA vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | ETHA vs CEPI |
Top Performing ETHA Alternatives (YTD)
ETHA alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 32.95% | Apr 1, 2024 | ETHA vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | ETHA vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | ETHA vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | ETHA vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | ETHA vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ETHA
ETHA alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | 0.00% | Nov 14, 2023 | ETHA vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHA vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETHA vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | ETHA vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETHA vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ETHA
ETHA alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -8.84% | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHA vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETHA vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | ETHA vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETHA vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | ETHA vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ETHA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ETHA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ETHA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ETHA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ETHA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ETHA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ETHA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ETHA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ETHA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ETHA vs ACWI |
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