When evaluating costs, ETHR features a management fee (MER) of 0.75%, compared to 1.1% for ETHY.U. Performance-wise, ETHR has returned 29.33% year-to-date with -$7 M in net flows, whereas ETHY.U is at 45.95% with -$0 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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ETHR
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| AuM | $47.16 M | $2.04 M |
| Management Fees | 0.75% | 1.10% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.97% | 1.40% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ETHR | -17.42% | +11.67% | -29.33% | -41.23% | -4.36% |
ETHY.U | -20.96% | +5.23% | -45.95% | -54.68% | -53.76% | |
| Flows | ETHR | -$1 M | -$3 M | -$7 M | -$8 M | -$14 M |
ETHY.U | -$0 M | -$0 M | -$0 M | +$1 M | +$0 M |
ETHR vs ETHY.U exposure
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As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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ETHR
ETHY.U
| Provider | Evolve ETFs | Purpose Investments |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate - USD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | - |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrencies | Cryptocurrencies |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 13.58% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 20, 2021 | December 2, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about ETHR and ETHY.U
Which ETF has performed better year to date: ETHR or ETHY.U?
As of November 11, 2026, ETHR has returned -29.33% year to date, while ETHY.U has returned -45.95%. ETHR is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: ETHR or ETHY.U?
As of November 11, 2026, ETHR manages $47.16 M in assets, while ETHY.U manages $2.04 M. ETHR is the larger fund by AUM.
How are ETHR and ETHY.U managed?
ETHR is passively managed by Evolve ETFs. It tracks the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate - USD benchmark. ETHY.U is actively managed by Purpose Investments. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: ETHR or ETHY.U?
Year to date, ETHR has seen -$7.01 M in net flows, compared with -$0.11 M for ETHY.U. ETHY.U has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of ETHR and ETHY.U compare?
ETHR has an expense ratio of 1.97%, while ETHY.U has an expense ratio of 1.40%.
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