ETHE vs SOLZ
Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF compared with Solana ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ETHE
Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
SOLZ
Solana ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- SOLZ yields more today: 2.08% vs 1.51% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year ETHE delivered the higher total return: -43.4% vs -50.4% (price change plus payouts).
- SOLZ is cheaper to own: 1.64% vs 2.50% expense ratio.
- ETHE has the steadier distribution: consistency 86/100 vs 73/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ETHE | SOLZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $19.18 | $10.71 |
| TTM yield | 1.13% | 2.48% |
| Forward yield | 1.51% | 2.08% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.2893 | $0.223 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 3, 2026 (est.) | Nov 18, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 2.50% | 1.64% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 86/100 | 73/100 |
| 1-year total return | -43.4% | -50.4% |
| 1-year price return | -44.0% | -51.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.0B | 131.2M |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| 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
| ETHE | SOLZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 521.4 | 933.7 |
| Income per year | $151 | $208 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $17 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ETHE · Model SOLZ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHE Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.0241 | Est. |
| ETHE Dec 2, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.0241 | Est. |
| ETHE Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.0241 | Est. |
| SOLZ Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $0.0186 | Est. |
| SOLZ Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.0186 | Est. |
| SOLZ Jan 13, 2027 | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.0186 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ETHESOLZ
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, ETHE or SOLZ?
SOLZ currently has the higher trailing yield: ETHE yields 1.13% and SOLZ yields 2.48%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do ETHE and SOLZ pay?
ETHE pays every month and SOLZ pays every month. ETHE's next ex-date is Nov 3, 2026 and SOLZ's is Nov 18, 2026.
Is ETHE or SOLZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ETHE and SOLZ 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.