Valour Ethereum Zero (VALETH)
True zero-fee physically-backed spot Ether ETP from Valour – maximum cost efficiency for long-term European investors.
Key Facts
| Issuer | Valour (DeFi Technologies) |
|---|---|
| Ticker | VALETH (Xetra, Euronext, SIX Swiss, Nordic Growth Market, etc.) |
| TER | 0.00% (true zero fee) |
| Approx. AUM | €50M (as of Jan 9, 2026) |
| Custodian | Coinbase Custody |
| Inception | Q4 2021 |
| Official Site | Valour VALETH Page |
Composition / Holdings
VALETH is 100% physically-backed spot Ethereum (no derivatives or futures).
| Asset | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ether (ETH) | 100% | Physically-backed spot Ether held in cold storage (zero fees) |
Direct 1:1 exposure to Ether price (no fees deducted). No staking rewards passed through currently.
Net Inflows & Outflows
Historical net flows showing demand for zero-fee Ether exposure. Steady inflows since Q4 2021 launch (AUM ~€50M), accelerated by cost-free appeal.
Performance Overview
NAV tracking and returns vs. Ether spot price (near-perfect correlation due to zero fees and physical backing).
ESG & Sustainability Metrics
Estimated ESG profile for Ethereum (post-Merge PoS improves energy score; strong on decentralization/utility).
Pros
- True **0.00%** TER – maximum cost efficiency
- Direct 1:1 physical Ether exposure in cold storage
- One of the longest-running zero-fee crypto products in Europe
- Listed on multiple major European exchanges
Cons
- Smaller AUM/liquidity vs. larger ETPs like WETH
- Full exposure to Ether price volatility
- No staking rewards passed to holders
- No direct Ether ownership/withdrawals
How to Buy VALETH
Available on major European brokers and exchanges (Degiro, Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, etc.). Search ticker VALETH or ISIN CH1114873776 (venue-dependent). Ideal for long-term, cost-sensitive European investors.
Not financial advice. Investments in crypto ETPs involve high risk, including potential loss of principal. Data approximate as of January 9-11, 2026 (sources: Valour, justETF, Yahoo Finance). Always verify with official sources.