CETH vs. SOEZ

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH) and Franklin Solana ETF (SOEZ).

CETH and SOEZ 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. SOEZ is an actively managed fund by Franklin. It was launched on Dec 3, 2025.

Performance

CETH vs. SOEZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH) and Franklin Solana ETF (SOEZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CETH vs. SOEZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
CETH 21shares Core Ethereum ETF	0.00%	0.00%
SOEZ Franklin Solana ETF	-32.75%	-11.97%

Returns By Period

CETH

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

SOEZ

• 1D: 0.13%
• 1M: -5.42%
• YTD: -32.75%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

CETH vs. SOEZ - Expense Ratio Comparison

CETH has a 0.21% expense ratio, which is higher than SOEZ's 0.19% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

CETH

21shares Core Ethereum ETF

SOEZ

Franklin Solana ETF

Return for Risk

CETH vs. SOEZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH) and Franklin Solana ETF (SOEZ). 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	SOEZ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-1.04	—

Dividends

CETH vs. SOEZ - Dividend Comparison

CETH has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SOEZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.09%.

	TTM
CETH 21shares Core Ethereum ETF	0.00%
SOEZ Franklin Solana ETF	0.09%

Drawdowns

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CETH	SOEZ	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	78.32%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	78.32%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	78.32%	—