VanEck Solana ETF (VSOL) 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 VSOL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VSOL
VSOL charges 0.30% annually. There are 24 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust | 0.14% | — | Apr 2026 | VSOL vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.89B | Jul 2024 | VSOL vs BTC | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.87B | Jul 2024 | VSOL vs ETH | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 426.34M | Jan 2024 | VSOL vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | 41.19M | Jul 2024 | VSOL vs EZET |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VSOL
Among 63 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 92 | — | Oct 2017 | VSOL vs ZCSH | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 79 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | VSOL vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 33 | 102.76M | Apr 2022 | VSOL vs IBLC | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 32 | — | Dec 2024 | VSOL vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 30 | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | VSOL vs BITI |
Top Performing VSOL Alternatives (YTD)
VSOL is at -40.84% YTD. There are 87 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 84.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 84.78% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | VSOL vs WGMI | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 63.80% | 91.08M | Jun 2024 | VSOL vs ETHD | |
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 41.32% | — | Oct 2017 | VSOL vs ZCSH | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 40.93% | 20.06M | Nov 2023 | VSOL vs SETH | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 37.02% | 203.71M | Apr 2024 | VSOL vs SBIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VSOL
VSOL has 72.67% 1-year volatility. There are 88 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | 0.00% | 3.59M | Nov 2023 | VSOL vs ARKY | |
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.14% | — | Oct 2025 | VSOL vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.88% | — | Oct 2025 | VSOL vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 7.23% | — | Oct 2025 | VSOL vs CBXO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 12.61% | 7.66M | Sep 2025 | VSOL vs BFOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VSOL
Among 63 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -7.63% | 22.49M | Aug 2022 | VSOL vs BCDF | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | — | Dec 2024 | VSOL vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | VSOL vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -25.29% | 1.60M | Mar 2024 | VSOL vs BTRN | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | VSOL vs BITC |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 77.13% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | VSOL vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -0.90% | 27.13B | May 2006 | VSOL vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 25 | 6.14% | 4.87B | Aug 2007 | VSOL vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 35 | -2.55% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | VSOL vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 27 | -0.94% | 11.84B | Apr 2012 | VSOL vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 78.44% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | VSOL vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 87 | 33.01% | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | VSOL vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -8.99% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | VSOL vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.27% | 1.22B | Jan 2024 | VSOL vs HODL | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 99 | 1.91% | 2.75B | Apr 2011 | VSOL vs FLTR |
Often Compared With VSOL
Investors most often compare VSOL with CBXJ, BSOL, SUIS. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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