- CUSIP
- 92864M400
- Issuer
- Volatility Shares
- Inception Date
- Nov 1, 2023
- Category
- Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Cryptocurrency
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
ETHU Performance Chart
Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF (ETHU) is down 78.4% since the beginning of the year. ETHU is currently trading at $12 per share.
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Returns By Period
Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF (ETHU) has returned -78.43% so far this year and -80.06% over the past 12 months.
Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF
- 1D
- -22.60%
- 1M
- -56.94%
- YTD
- -78.43%
- 6M
- -79.79%
- 1Y
- -80.06%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
ETHU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 2024, ETHU's average daily return is -0.23%, while the average monthly return is -4.40%.
Historically, 28% of months were positive and 72% were negative. The best month was Jul 2025 with a return of +108.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -59.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ETHU closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was May 8, 2025 with a return of +36.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -40.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -22.48% | -53.29% | 13.13% | 13.52% | -22.22% | -40.36% | -78.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | -7.87% | -59.23% | -36.87% | -12.34% | 93.49% | -8.92% | 107.99% | 24.83% | -11.38% | -17.84% | -43.23% | -9.36% | -64.38% |
| 2024 | -24.12% | -9.67% | -47.40% | 2.77% | -10.04% | 91.30% | -20.47% | -49.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF has an annualized alpha of -85.74%, beta of 6.16, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 422.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -72.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.29 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -85.74%
- Beta
- 6.16
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- -72.29%
- Downside Capture
- 422.01%
Expense Ratio
ETHU has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETHU ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF (ETHU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ETHU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.93 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.86 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.27 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF provided a 6.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.78 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.78 | $1.26 | $0.64 |
Dividend yield | 6.67% | 2.31% | 0.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.12 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.29 | $0.08 | $0.20 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.12 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $1.26 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.14 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.64 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF was 96.27%, occurring on Jun 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF drawdown is 96.27%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -96.27%Jun 2026 | 1y 12mo | — | 2y 12hJun 2024 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETHU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -96.27% | -9.10% | -87.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -93.66% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -96.27% | -2.97% | -93.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -69.51% | -1.13% | -68.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 62.88% | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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