ETH vs. ARKD

Last updated Apr 7, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD).

ETH and ARKD are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ETH is an actively managed fund by Grayscale. It was launched on Jul 23, 2024. ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

ETH vs. ARKD - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

ETH

• 1D: 3.88%
• 1M: 8.54%
• YTD: -27.51%
• 6M: -54.32%
• 1Y: 19.30%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ARKD

• 1D: 0.05%
• 1M: -2.32%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

ETH vs. ARKD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ETH Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF	-30.98%
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-7.96%

Correlation

The correlation between ETH and ARKD is 0.70, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined. Holding both can reduce overall portfolio volatility compared to holding either one alone.

ETH vs. ARKD - Expense Ratio Comparison

ETH has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is lower than ARKD's 0.90% expense ratio.

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

ETH

Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF

Return for Risk

ETH vs. ARKD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ETH

ETH Risk / Return Rank: 17
ETH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
ETH Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
ETH Omega Ratio Rank: 20
ETH Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
ETH Martin Ratio Rank: 12

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ETH vs. ARKD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH) 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.

	ETH	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.26	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.93	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.11	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.21	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.42	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ETH	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.26	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.33	-1.38	+1.05

Drawdowns

ETH vs. ARKD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ETH drawdown since its inception was -64.01%, which is greater than ARKD's maximum drawdown of -14.03%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ETH and ARKD.

Drawdown Indicators

	ETH	ARKD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-64.01%	-14.03%	-49.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-61.41%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-55.36%	-10.28%	-45.08%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-30.54%	-6.84%	-23.70%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	30.74%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ETH	ARKD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	17.57%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	53.50%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	75.79%	20.63%	+55.16%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	74.71%	20.63%	+54.08%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	74.71%	20.63%	+54.08%

Dividends

ETH vs. ARKD - Dividend Comparison

Neither ETH nor ARKD has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments