12 Ethereum ETFs to earn staking rewards

Ethereum staking ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) are by far the most convenient and regulated way to invest in Ethereum while benefiting from staking rewards. 

Unlike directly purchasing and staking Ethereum, these ETPs are compliant with UCITS (Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities), offering enhanced investor protections such as liquidity and diversification.

Investing directly in Ethereum can be highly volatile, whereas staking ETPs provide a more structured, risk-managed approach to crypto exposure. 

As Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism becomes more prominent, these ETPs allow investors to enjoy the upside potential of staking rewards without needing to manage the complex technical aspects of Ethereum staking.

Role of Ethereum Staking ETPs in portfolio

Cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum staking ETPs, play an increasingly significant role in modern portfolio diversification. 

They allow investors to participate in digital assets, which can act as a hedge against public markets (such as bonds and stocks), inflation, and market volatility. However, investing in cryptocurrencies, especially niche products like staking ETPs, remains controversial.

Typically, financial advisors recommend allocating a small portion (1-5%) of a diversified portfolio to cryptocurrencies, depending on the investor’s risk tolerance. 

Ethereum staking ETPs offer an additional layer of potential return via staking rewards, making them attractive to those seeking both capital appreciation and income generation.

12 Ethereum Staking ETPs

Below is an overview of all Ethereum staking ETPs that are eligible under UCITS.

1. 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP

The 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP, with EUR 362 million in AUM, is the largest UCITS-eligible ETF launched in March 2019. Physically backed, it stakes Ethereum on behalf of investors to generate staking rewards. It is listed on major European exchanges like Euronext and SIX Swiss Exchange.

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2. CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum

Launched in February 2021, CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum is the second largest UCITS-eligible ETF by AUM. It has EUR 223 million in assets and is known for offering a zero expense ratio, making it a cost-efficient choice for investors seeking Ethereum exposure and staking rewards.

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3. VanEck Ethereum ETN

The VanEck Ethereum ETN has an AUM of EUR 122 million, making it the third biggest UCITS-elihible ETF in Ethereum staking. With a 1% expense ratio, it offers investors a cost-efficient way to stake Ethereum.

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4. ETC Group Physical Ethereum

ETC Group offers the Physical Ethereum ETP, launched in February 2021. With an AUM of EUR 89 million, it provides a straightforward, physically backed approach to Ethereum staking, with a total expense ratio of 1.49%.

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5. WisdomTree Physical Ethereum

WisdomTree Physical Ethereum offers another low-cost Ethereum exposure, with an AUM of EUR 78 million and a competitive expense ratio of 0.35%. Launched in April 2021, this ETP is also physically backed and listed across multiple exchanges.

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6. ETC Group Ethereum Staking ETP

ETC Group launched their Ethereum Staking ETP in February 2024. With a relatively smaller AUM of EUR 25 million, it charges a 0.65% expense ratio. Much like other ETFs on the list, this fund aims to capture Ethereum staking rewards for investors.

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7. 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP

Launched in September 2022, this 21Shares fund is yet another Ethereum staking ETF with a decent AUM of EUR 19 million. Its 0.21% expense ratio makes it a low-cost option for staking Ethereum.

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8. AMINA Ethereum ETP

AMINA launched their Ethereum ETP in January 2021. Today it boasts EUR 10 million in AUM. The expense ratio is 0.75%, it’s physically backed with accumulating rewards.

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9. Global X Ethereum ETP

Global X launched its Ethereum ETP in March 2022. With an AUM of EUR 5 million, this ETP is a smaller player in the Ethereum staking space but offers zero total expense ratio, making it an attractive choice for those who prefer lower costs over liquidity.

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10. DDA Physical Ethereum ETP

DDA launched its Physical Ethereum ETP in December 2021. With EUR 3 million in AUM, this ETP offers Ethereum exposure for a relatively small 0.95% expense ratio. It is domiciled in Liechtenstein, physically backed, and provides accumulating rewards.

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11. Xtrackers Galaxy Physical Ethereum ETC Securities

Xtrackers introduced their Ethereum ETC in March 2024. With EUR 3 million in AUM already, the fund focuses on providing exposure to Ethereum staking at a low 0.35% expense ratio, accumulating staking rewards for investors.

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12. 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking

The 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking ETP was launched in August 2023. With less than EUR 1 million in AUM, it’s the smallest fund on the list. It doesn’t come cheap either. The fund charges a 1.49% expense ratio—much highert than the rest of the UCITS-eligible Ethereum funds.

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