EZPZ vs. CETH

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH).

EZPZ and CETH are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. EZPZ is a passively managed fund by Franklin Templeton that tracks the performance of the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index – US-Settlement Price. It was launched on Feb 20, 2025. 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. Both EZPZ and CETH are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

EZPZ vs. CETH - Performance Comparison

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

EZPZ vs. CETH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
EZPZ Franklin Crypto Index ETF	-23.94%	-10.23%
CETH 21shares Core Ethereum ETF	0.00%	0.00%

Returns By Period

EZPZ

• 1D: 2.11%
• 1M: 3.63%
• YTD: -23.94%
• 6M: -43.46%
• 1Y: -16.03%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CETH

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

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

EZPZ vs. CETH - Expense Ratio Comparison

EZPZ has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than CETH's 0.21% expense ratio. Despite the difference, 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

EZPZ

Franklin Crypto Index ETF

Return for Risk

EZPZ vs. CETH — Risk / Return Rank

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

EZPZ

EZPZ Risk / Return Rank: 7
EZPZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6
EZPZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 7
EZPZ Omega Ratio Rank: 7
EZPZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 7
EZPZ 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.

EZPZ vs. CETH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). 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.

	EZPZ	CETH	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.33	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.16	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.98	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.33	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.71	—	—
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

	EZPZ	CETH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.33	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.59	—	—

Dividends

EZPZ vs. CETH - Dividend Comparison

Neither EZPZ nor CETH has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EZPZ	CETH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.00%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	39.76%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	48.54%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	49.47%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	49.47%	—	—