ETHH.TO vs. IBIT

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Purpose Ether ETF (ETHH.TO) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT).

ETHH.TO and IBIT are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ETHH.TO is an actively managed fund by Purpose Investments. It was launched on Oct 14, 2021. IBIT is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant. It was launched on Jan 5, 2024.

Performance

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Purpose Ether ETF (ETHH.TO) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
ETHH.TO Purpose Ether ETF	-30.39%	-14.37%	24.95%
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	-21.57%	-10.70%	113.89%

Different Trading Currencies

ETHH.TO is traded in CAD, while IBIT is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the IBIT values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ETHH.TO achieves a -30.39% return, which is significantly lower than IBIT's -23.01% return.

ETHH.TO

• 1D: 3.82%
• 1M: 8.24%
• YTD: -30.39%
• 6M: -50.72%
• 1Y: 10.52%
• 3Y*: 1.08%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IBIT

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 3.41%
• YTD: -23.01%
• 6M: -42.03%
• 1Y: -22.12%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Expense Ratio Comparison

ETHH.TO has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than IBIT's 0.25% expense ratio.

ETHH.TO

Purpose Ether ETF

IBIT

iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

Return for Risk

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT — Risk / Return Rank

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

ETHH.TO

ETHH.TO Risk / Return Rank: 18
ETHH.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15
ETHH.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
ETHH.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 22
ETHH.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 14
ETHH.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 14

IBIT

IBIT Risk / Return Rank: 6
IBIT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5
IBIT Sortino Ratio Rank: 6
IBIT Omega Ratio Rank: 7
IBIT Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
IBIT Martin Ratio Rank: 6

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.

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Purpose Ether ETF (ETHH.TO) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). 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.

	ETHH.TO	IBIT	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.14	-0.50	+0.64
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.76	-0.46	+1.22
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.09	0.95	+0.14
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.13	-0.46	+0.59
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.26	-0.97	+1.24
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ETHH.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.14, which is higher than the IBIT Sharpe Ratio of -0.50. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ETHH.TO and IBIT, 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

	ETHH.TO	IBIT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.14	-0.50	+0.64
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.08	0.38	-0.46

Correlation

The correlation between ETHH.TO and IBIT is 0.77, 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

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Dividend Comparison

Neither ETHH.TO nor IBIT has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ETHH.TO drawdown since its inception was -79.46%, which is greater than IBIT's maximum drawdown of -50.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ETHH.TO and IBIT.

Drawdown Indicators

	ETHH.TO	IBIT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-79.46%	-49.36%	-30.10%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-62.39%	-49.36%	-13.03%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-62.88%	-46.11%	-16.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-48.64%	-14.13%	-34.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	30.92%	23.09%	+7.83%

Volatility

ETHH.TO vs. IBIT - Volatility Comparison

Purpose Ether ETF (ETHH.TO) has a higher volatility of 19.13% compared to iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) at 12.76%. This indicates that ETHH.TO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than IBIT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ETHH.TO	IBIT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.13%	12.76%	+6.37%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	53.08%	36.30%	+16.78%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	74.54%	44.82%	+29.72%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	73.91%	50.60%	+23.31%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	73.91%	50.60%	+23.31%