ETHB vs GAVA
iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF compared with Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ETHB
iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
GAVA
Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- GAVA yields more today: 3.13% vs 1.17% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- ETHB is cheaper to own: 0.25% vs 0.35% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ETHB | GAVA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $30.78 | $23.41 |
| TTM yield | 0.49% | 0.37% |
| Forward yield | 1.17% | 3.13% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.36 | $0.732 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 7, 2026 (est.) | Nov 6, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | — | — |
| 1-year price return | — | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.2B | 7.9M |
| Years paying | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 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
| ETHB | GAVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 324.9 | 427.2 |
| Income per year | $117 | $313 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $26 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ETHB · Model GAVA
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| GAVA Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | $0.061 | Est. |
| GAVA Dec 8, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | $0.061 | Est. |
| GAVA Jan 9, 2027 | Jan 10, 2027 | $0.061 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ETHBGAVA
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, ETHB or GAVA?
ETHB currently has the higher trailing yield: ETHB yields 0.49% and GAVA yields 0.37%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do ETHB and GAVA pay?
ETHB pays every month and GAVA pays every month. ETHB's next ex-date is Nov 7, 2026 and GAVA's is Nov 6, 2026.
Is ETHB or GAVA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ETHB and GAVA 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.