# 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/teth for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: 21Shares · Asset class: Alternatives - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2024-07-22 The 21Shares Ethereum ETF, known by the symbol TETH, endeavors to replicate Ether's spot price, net of its operational costs and financial obligations. It offers a streamlined entry point to Ether ownership, bypassing the typical intricacies of directly purchasing, securing, and trading the cryptocurrency on an open spot market. The fund's underlying Ether assets are primarily safeguarded in 'cold storage,' a robust security measure where the private keys controlling access to these assets are generated and stored offline. However, some of the trust's assets may periodically reside in 'hot'... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $11.70 | | Expense Ratio | 0.21% | | Assets Under Management | $25.8M | | NAV | $11.55 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.54% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.06 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $7.64 – $20.85 | | Beta | 2.54 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0316 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-29 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does TETH invest in? The 21Shares Ethereum ETF, known by the symbol TETH, endeavors to replicate Ether's spot price, net of its operational costs and financial obligations. It offers a streamlined entry point to Ether ownership, bypassing the typical intricacies of directly purchasing, securing, and trading the cryptocurrency on an open spot market. The fund's underlying Ether assets are primarily safeguarded in 'cold storage,' a robust security measure where the private keys controlling access to these assets are generated and stored offline. However, some of the trust's assets may periodically reside in 'hot' online trading wallets. The value of these holdings is determined daily using the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate, which consolidates transaction data from six distinct Ether exchanges. This rate serves as a singular, daily benchmark for Ether's USD price, set at 4:00 pm ET. Initially, at its launch, the issuer temporarily reduced a portion of the fee. Investors should carefully evaluate the fund's expense ratio and its tracking performance for effective comparison. Before August 28, 2025, the fund traded under the ticker CETH, and the term 'core' was subsequently eliminated from its official designation. ### What is the expense ratio of TETH? 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH) charges an expense ratio of 0.21%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is TETH? 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH) manages $25.8M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is TETH actively managed or an index fund? TETH's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was TETH launched? 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH) launched in July 2024 and is managed by 21Shares. ### How has TETH performed? TETH's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does TETH pay a dividend? 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.54%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does TETH pay dividends? 21Shares Ethereum ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is TETH's dividend yield? TETH's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.54%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is TETH's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TETH was 2026-09-29. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will TETH's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.21% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does TETH charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from TETH's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does TETH cost more than a fund like VOO? TETH's strategy (current expense ratio 0.21%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where TETH sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to TETH? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as TETH (0.21%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/teth - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/teth/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/teth/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/teth/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/teth/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.