BLOX vs ETHB
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF compared with iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BLOX
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
ETHB
iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BLOX yields more today: 50.55% vs 1.17% (forward).
- BLOX pays every week; ETHB pays every month.
- ETHB is cheaper to own: 0.25% vs 0.99% expense ratio.
- BLOX has the steadier distribution: consistency 95/100 vs 74/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BLOX | ETHB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $11.73 | $30.78 |
| TTM yield | 50.55% | 0.49% |
| Forward yield | 50.55% | 1.17% |
| Annual payout per share | $5.93 | $0.36 |
| Payment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 23, 2026 (est.) | Nov 7, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.99% | 0.25% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 95/100 | 74/100 |
| 1-year total return | -27.4% | — |
| 1-year price return | -51.7% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 299.4M | 1.2B |
| Years paying | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Sector / category | Digital Assets | Digital Assets |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BLOX | ETHB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 852.5 | 324.9 |
| Income per year | $5,055 | $117 |
| Income per month (avg) | $421 | $10 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BLOX · Model ETHB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOX Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.114 | Est. |
| BLOX Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.114 | Est. |
| BLOX Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.114 | Est. |
| ETHB Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.03 | Est. |
| ETHB Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.03 | Est. |
| ETHB Jan 6, 2027 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BLOXETHB
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BLOX or ETHB?
BLOX currently has the higher trailing yield: BLOX yields 50.55% and ETHB yields 0.49%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BLOX and ETHB pay?
BLOX pays every week and ETHB pays every month. BLOX's next ex-date is Oct 23, 2026 and ETHB's is Nov 7, 2026.
Is BLOX or ETHB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BLOX and ETHB differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.