Top US Crypto ETFs by AUM: 1. IBIT (BlackRock BTC) – ~$70B+ 2. ETHA (BlackRock ETH) – ~$10.9B 3. ETHE (Grayscale ETH Staking) – ~$2.7B 4. FETH (Fidelity ETH) – ~$2.2B 5. QETH (Invesco Galaxy ETH) – ~$150M
Top Canada & Europe Crypto ETFs/ETPs: 1. ETHH (Purpose Ether Hedged - Canada) – ~$355M CAD 2. ETHR (Evolve Ether Unhedged - Canada) – ~$220M CAD 3. WETH (21Shares ETH Legacy - Europe) – ~€300M 4. CETH (21Shares Core ETH - Europe) – ~€74M
Top Asia Crypto ETFs: 1. CSOPETH (CSOP Ether Futures - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 1.3B 2. HARVESTETH (Harvest Ether Spot - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 900M 3. SAMETH (Samsung Ether Spot - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 780M 4. GLOBALXETH (Global X Ether Spot - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 680M 5. MIRAEETH (Mirae Asset Ether Spot - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 620M

Samsung Ethereum ETF (SAMETH)

Physically-backed spot Ether ETF from Samsung Asset Management – direct Ether exposure in Hong Kong (backed by Samsung's strong brand and distribution network).

Key Facts

IssuerSamsung Asset Management Hong Kong
Ticker3142.HK / SAMETH (Hong Kong Stock Exchange)
Expense Ratio0.99%
Approx. AUMHKD 780M (as of Jan 9, 2026)
CustodianInstitutional cold storage
InceptionApril 30, 2024
Official SiteSamsung SAMETH Page

Composition / Holdings

SAMETH is 100% physically-backed spot Ethereum (no derivatives or futures).

Asset Percentage Description
Ether (ETH) 100% Physically-backed spot Ether held in secure cold storage

Direct 1:1 exposure to Ether price (less fees). No staking rewards passed through currently.

Net Inflows & Outflows

Historical net flows showing strong Asian demand for physical Ether. Positive cumulative inflows since April 2024 launch (AUM ~HKD 780M), with recent positive trends in 2025-2026 Ether market.

Performance Overview

NAV tracking and returns vs. Ether spot price (high correlation, minimal tracking error from fees).

ESG & Sustainability Metrics

Estimated ESG profile for Ethereum (post-Merge PoS improves energy score; strong on decentralization/utility).

Pros

  • Physically-backed spot Ether exposure in regulated Hong Kong market
  • Backed by Samsung's strong brand and distribution network
  • High liquidity and trading volume on HKEX
  • Direct access to Ether for Asian investors

Cons

  • Full exposure to Ether price volatility
  • No staking rewards passed to holders
  • Higher fees than some US spot peers
  • No direct Ether ownership/withdrawals

How to Buy SAMETH

Available on Hong Kong brokers (Interactive Brokers, Futu, Tiger Brokers, etc.). Search ticker 3142.HK. Accessible for Hong Kong/Asian investors through local exchanges.

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Not financial advice. Investments in crypto ETFs involve high risk, including potential loss of principal. Data approximate as of January 9-11, 2026 (sources: Samsung Asset Management, HKEX, Yahoo Finance). Always verify with official sources.