GSOL vs. ARKD

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

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

GSOL and ARKD are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. GSOL is an actively managed fund by Grayscale. It was launched on Nov 18, 2021. ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

GSOL vs. ARKD - Performance Comparison

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

GSOL vs. ARKD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
GSOL Grayscale Solana Staking ETF	-36.34%
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-9.22%

Returns By Period

GSOL

• 1D: 0.16%
• 1M: 1.49%
• YTD: -32.64%
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ARKD

• 1D: 2.93%
• 1M: -3.93%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

GSOL vs. ARKD - Expense Ratio Comparison

GSOL has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than ARKD's 0.90% expense ratio.

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

GSOL

Grayscale Solana Staking ETF

Return for Risk

GSOL vs. ARKD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grayscale Solana Staking ETF (GSOL) 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GSOL	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-1.00	-1.61	+0.61

Correlation

The correlation between GSOL and ARKD is 0.70, 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

GSOL vs. ARKD - Dividend Comparison

Neither GSOL nor ARKD has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

GSOL vs. ARKD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GSOL drawdown since its inception was -58.63%, which is greater than ARKD's maximum drawdown of -14.03%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GSOL and ARKD.

Drawdown Indicators

	GSOL	ARKD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-58.63%	-14.03%	-44.60%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-55.35%	-11.51%	-43.84%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-37.53%	-6.67%	-30.86%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GSOL	ARKD	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	84.62%	20.95%	+63.67%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	84.62%	20.95%	+63.67%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	84.62%	20.95%	+63.67%