- Issuer
- Grayscale
- Inception Date
- Oct 24, 2017
- Category
- Cryptocurrency
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Zcash (ZEC)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Cryptocurrency
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 50K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $1.75M
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Performance
ZCSH Performance Chart
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) (ZCSH) is down 1.4% since the beginning of the year. ZCSH is currently trading at $31 per share.
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Returns By Period
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) (ZCSH) has returned -1.40% so far this year and 888.33% over the past 12 months.
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC)
- 1D
- -5.94%
- 1M
- 5.62%
- 6M
- 46.86%
- YTD
- -1.40%
- 1Y
- 888.33%
- 3Y*
- 138.94%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 4.60%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
ZCSH Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 18, 2021, ZCSH's average daily return is +0.38%, while the average monthly return is +9.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.6 years.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Oct 2025 with a return of +392.9%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -52.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ZCSH closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 15, 2022 with a return of +67.2%, while the worst single day was Nov 14, 2022 at -45.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -32.86% | -30.27% | 40.42% | 19.38% | 51.40% | -28.27% | 15.67% | -1.40% | |||||
| 2025 | -26.91% | -17.62% | -14.21% | 4.55% | 26.89% | -9.90% | -7.04% | 1.82% | 88.99% | 392.91% | 6.92% | -6.06% | 446.78% |
| 2024 | -23.97% | 66.22% | 114.63% | -43.43% | 36.16% | -26.07% | 0.00% | -4.43% | -3.71% | -3.61% | 29.15% | 11.30% | 96.92% |
| 2023 | 36.36% | -2.08% | -5.53% | -3.60% | -10.28% | 38.02% | -8.30% | -25.93% | -2.22% | -0.57% | 48.57% | 12.31% | 65.91% |
| 2022 | -52.37% | 13.24% | 112.12% | -25.51% | -25.80% | -43.75% | 34.57% | -14.63% | -26.43% | 0.97% | -48.72% | -12.00% | -86.30% |
| 2021 | -46.60% | 34.91% | -28.65% | -48.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) has an annualized alpha of 102.14%, beta of 2.05, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 18, 2021.
- This ETF captured 381.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 232.09% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.07 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
- 102.14%
- Beta
- 2.05
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 381.64%
- Downside Capture
- 232.09%
Expense Ratio
ZCSH has a high expense ratio of 2.50%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZCSH ranks 95 for risk / return — above 95% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) (ZCSH) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ZCSH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +3.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.76 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.25 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 12.18 | 2.00 | +10.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.08 | 8.49 | +13.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC). 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 Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) was 93.73%, occurring on Jan 3, 2023. Recovery took 706 trading sessions.
The current Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) drawdown is 41.19%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-93.73%Jan 2023 | 1y 2mo | 2y 9mo | 4y 9dOct 2021 - Oct 2025 | — |
-69.62%Feb 2026 | 3mo | 3mo 14d | 6mo 14dNov 2025 - May 2026 | — |
-54.47%Jun 2026 | 15d | — | 2mo 13dMay 2026 - now | — |
-14.40%Oct 2025 | 0s | 3d | 3dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZCSH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -93.73% | -56.78% | -36.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -69.62% | -9.10% | -60.52% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -71.90% | -18.90% | -53.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -41.19% | -1.58% | -39.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -73.19% | -10.70% | -62.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 38.32% | 2.14% | +36.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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