ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE) and 21Shares Algorand ETP (ALC0.DE).

ETHC.DE and ALC0.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ETHC.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Sep 20, 2022. ALC0.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Nov 23, 2021.

Performance

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE) and 21Shares Algorand ETP (ALC0.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
ETHC.DE 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP	-27.44%	-21.50%	52.05%	90.66%	-17.54%
ALC0.DE 21Shares Algorand ETP	-6.90%	-69.17%	40.48%	38.07%	-56.49%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ETHC.DE achieves a -27.44% return, which is significantly lower than ALC0.DE's -6.90% return.

ETHC.DE

• 1D: 2.75%
• 1M: 4.78%
• YTD: -27.44%
• 6M: -50.15%
• 1Y: 4.66%
• 3Y*: 3.04%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ALC0.DE

• 1D: 19.59%
• 1M: 21.08%
• YTD: -6.90%
• 6M: -50.91%
• 1Y: -49.41%
• 3Y*: -25.75%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

ETHC.DE has a 0.10% expense ratio, which is lower than ALC0.DE's 2.50% expense ratio.

ALC0.DE

21Shares Algorand ETP

ETHC.DE

21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP

Return for Risk

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE — Risk / Return Rank

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

ETHC.DE

ETHC.DE Risk / Return Rank: 15
ETHC.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 13
ETHC.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
ETHC.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 18
ETHC.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
ETHC.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 13

ALC0.DE

ALC0.DE Risk / Return Rank: 3
ALC0.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
ALC0.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 3
ALC0.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 4
ALC0.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 2
ALC0.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 3

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.

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE) and 21Shares Algorand ETP (ALC0.DE). 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.

	ETHC.DE	ALC0.DE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.07	-0.63	+0.70
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.59	-0.72	+1.31
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.07	0.92	+0.14
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.09	-0.67	+0.76
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.19	-1.13	+1.31
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ETHC.DE Sharpe Ratio is 0.07, which is higher than the ALC0.DE Sharpe Ratio of -0.63. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ETHC.DE and ALC0.DE, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ETHC.DE	ALC0.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.07	-0.63	+0.70
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.15	-0.46	+0.61

Correlation

The correlation between ETHC.DE and ALC0.DE is 0.72, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither ETHC.DE nor ALC0.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ETHC.DE drawdown since its inception was -64.71%, smaller than the maximum ALC0.DE drawdown of -91.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ETHC.DE and ALC0.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	ETHC.DE	ALC0.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-64.71%	-91.38%	+26.67%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-60.75%	-73.56%	+12.81%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-53.86%	-88.69%	+34.83%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-21.89%	-73.82%	+51.93%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	29.16%	43.96%	-14.80%

Volatility

ETHC.DE vs. ALC0.DE - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE) is 17.81%, while 21Shares Algorand ETP (ALC0.DE) has a volatility of 24.82%. This indicates that ETHC.DE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ALC0.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ETHC.DE	ALC0.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	17.81%	24.82%	-7.01%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	45.62%	52.18%	-6.56%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	65.55%	79.00%	-13.45%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	61.23%	89.74%	-28.51%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	61.23%	89.74%	-28.51%