V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE

Last updated Apr 3, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21Shares Avalanche Staking ETP (V21A.DE) and 21Shares Chainlink ETP (21XL.DE).

V21A.DE and 21XL.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. V21A.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Nov 18, 2021. 21XL.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Jan 31, 2022.

Performance

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in 21Shares Avalanche Staking ETP (V21A.DE) and 21Shares Chainlink ETP (21XL.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
V21A.DE 21Shares Avalanche Staking ETP	-28.98%	-70.28%	-9.12%	264.15%	-87.29%
21XL.DE 21Shares Chainlink ETP	-30.60%	-48.85%	35.52%	175.51%	-64.97%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, V21A.DE achieves a -28.98% return, which is significantly higher than 21XL.DE's -30.60% return.

V21A.DE

• 1D: -4.48%
• 1M: -4.97%
• YTD: -28.98%
• 6M: -70.70%
• 1Y: -59.04%
• 3Y*: -23.43%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

21XL.DE

• 1D: -4.29%
• 1M: -2.91%
• YTD: -30.60%
• 6M: -61.66%
• 1Y: -44.55%
• 3Y*: 1.06%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

V21A.DE has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than 21XL.DE's 2.50% expense ratio.

21XL.DE

21Shares Chainlink ETP

V21A.DE

21Shares Avalanche Staking ETP

Return for Risk

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE — Risk / Return Rank

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

V21A.DE

V21A.DE Risk / Return Rank: 2
V21A.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2
V21A.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 2
V21A.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 2
V21A.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 1
V21A.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 2

21XL.DE

21XL.DE Risk / Return Rank: 4
21XL.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
21XL.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 4
21XL.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 5
21XL.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
21XL.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 4

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.

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21Shares Avalanche Staking ETP (V21A.DE) and 21Shares Chainlink ETP (21XL.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.

	V21A.DE	21XL.DE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.75	-0.57	-0.18
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-1.04	-0.56	-0.48
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.89	0.94	-0.05
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.71	-0.51	-0.19
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.19	-0.91	-0.28
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current V21A.DE Sharpe Ratio is -0.75, which is lower than the 21XL.DE Sharpe Ratio of -0.57. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of V21A.DE and 21XL.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

	V21A.DE	21XL.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.75	-0.57	-0.18
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.49	-0.20	-0.29

Correlation

The correlation between V21A.DE and 21XL.DE is 0.76, 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

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither V21A.DE nor 21XL.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum V21A.DE drawdown since its inception was -92.19%, which is greater than 21XL.DE's maximum drawdown of -76.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for V21A.DE and 21XL.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	V21A.DE	21XL.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-92.19%	-76.12%	-16.07%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-76.75%	-69.80%	-6.95%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-91.64%	-74.56%	-17.08%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-74.91%	-44.52%	-30.39%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	45.64%	39.35%	+6.29%

Volatility

V21A.DE vs. 21XL.DE - Volatility Comparison

21Shares Avalanche Staking ETP (V21A.DE) has a higher volatility of 16.79% compared to 21Shares Chainlink ETP (21XL.DE) at 15.84%. This indicates that V21A.DE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than 21XL.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	V21A.DE	21XL.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.79%	15.84%	+0.95%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	52.97%	51.30%	+1.67%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	78.46%	77.31%	+1.15%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	92.20%	87.35%	+4.85%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	92.20%	87.35%	+4.85%