CETH vs. ARKD

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD).

CETH and ARKD are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. 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. ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

CETH vs. ARKD - Performance Comparison

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

CETH vs. ARKD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CETH 21shares Core Ethereum ETF	0.00%
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-9.22%

Returns By Period

CETH

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

ARKD

• 1D: 2.93%
• 1M: -3.93%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

CETH vs. ARKD - Expense Ratio Comparison

CETH has a 0.21% expense ratio, which is lower than ARKD's 0.90% expense ratio.

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

CETH

21shares Core Ethereum ETF

Return for Risk

CETH vs. ARKD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD). 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.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CETH	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-1.61	—

Dividends

CETH vs. ARKD - Dividend Comparison

Neither CETH nor ARKD has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CETH	ARKD	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	20.95%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	20.95%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	20.95%	—