ETHB vs XRPI
iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF compared with XRP ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ETHB
iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
XRPI
XRP ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- XRPI yields more today: 2.86% vs 1.17% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- ETHB is cheaper to own: 0.25% vs 1.68% expense ratio.
- ETHB has the steadier distribution: consistency 74/100 vs 62/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ETHB | XRPI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $30.78 | $7.13 |
| TTM yield | 0.49% | 2.86% |
| Forward yield | 1.17% | 2.86% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.36 | $0.204 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 7, 2026 (est.) | Oct 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% | 1.68% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 74/100 | 62/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | -57.6% |
| 1-year price return | — | -58.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.2B | 112.4M |
| Years paying | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| 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 | XRPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 324.9 | 1,402.5 |
| Income per year | $117 | $286 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $24 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ETHB · Model XRPI
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. |
| XRPI Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.017 | Est. |
| XRPI Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.017 | Est. |
| XRPI Jan 13, 2027 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.017 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ETHBXRPI
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 XRPI?
XRPI currently has the higher trailing yield: ETHB yields 0.49% and XRPI yields 2.86%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do ETHB and XRPI pay?
ETHB pays every month and XRPI pays every month. ETHB's next ex-date is Nov 7, 2026 and XRPI's is Oct 21, 2026.
Is ETHB or XRPI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ETHB and XRPI 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.