XRPI vs. EZET

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Volatility Shares XRP ETF (XRPI) and Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET).

XRPI and EZET are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. XRPI is an actively managed fund by Volatility Shares. It was launched on May 22, 2025. EZET is a passively managed fund by Franklin Templeton that tracks the performance of the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant. It was launched on Jul 23, 2024.

Performance

XRPI vs. EZET - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Volatility Shares XRP ETF (XRPI) and Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

XRPI vs. EZET - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
XRPI Volatility Shares XRP ETF	-27.39%	-32.44%
EZET Franklin Ethereum ETF	-27.89%	12.54%

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with XRPI having a -27.39% return and EZET slightly lower at -27.89%.

XRPI

• 1D: 0.66%
• 1M: -3.76%
• YTD: -27.39%
• 6M: -56.76%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

EZET

• 1D: 2.14%
• 1M: 5.11%
• YTD: -27.89%
• 6M: -50.71%
• 1Y: 11.77%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

XRPI vs. EZET - Expense Ratio Comparison

XRPI has a 0.94% expense ratio, which is higher than EZET's 0.19% expense ratio.

XRPI

Volatility Shares XRP ETF

EZET

Franklin Ethereum ETF

Return for Risk

XRPI vs. EZET — Risk / Return Rank

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

EZET

EZET Risk / Return Rank: 19
EZET Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15
EZET Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
EZET Omega Ratio Rank: 22
EZET Calmar Ratio Rank: 17
EZET Martin Ratio Rank: 15

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.

XRPI vs. EZET - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Volatility Shares XRP ETF (XRPI) and Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET). 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

	XRPI	EZET	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.70	-0.33	-0.37

Correlation

The correlation between XRPI and EZET is 0.84, 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

XRPI vs. EZET - Dividend Comparison

XRPI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.87%, while EZET has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025
XRPI Volatility Shares XRP ETF	2.87%	1.54%
EZET Franklin Ethereum ETF	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

XRPI vs. EZET - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XRPI drawdown since its inception was -69.91%, which is greater than EZET's maximum drawdown of -64.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XRPI and EZET.

Drawdown Indicators

	XRPI	EZET	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-69.91%	-64.05%	-5.86%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-61.68%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-66.12%	-55.80%	-10.32%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-34.59%	-30.49%	-4.10%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	30.61%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XRPI	EZET	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	19.05%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	53.59%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	80.56%	75.83%	+4.73%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	80.56%	74.88%	+5.68%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	80.56%	74.88%	+5.68%