ARKY vs. CETH

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH).

ARKY and CETH are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ARKY is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023. CETH is a passively managed fund by 21Shares that tracks the performance of the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate. It was launched on Jul 22, 2024.

Performance

ARKY vs. CETH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ARKY vs. CETH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ARKY ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF	0.00%
CETH 21shares Core Ethereum ETF	0.00%

Returns By Period

ARKY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CETH

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ARKY vs. CETH - Expense Ratio Comparison

ARKY has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than CETH's 0.21% expense ratio.

ARKY

ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF

CETH

21shares Core Ethereum ETF

Return for Risk

ARKY vs. CETH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Dividends

ARKY vs. CETH - Dividend Comparison

Neither ARKY nor CETH has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ARKY	CETH	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	—	—