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-Pacific Crypto ETFs: 1. CSOPETH (CSOP Ether Futures - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 1.3B 2. HARVESTETH (Harvest Ether Spot - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 900M 3. IETH (BetaShares Ether Unhedged - Australia) – ~AUD 130M 4. XETH (BetaShares Ether Hedged - Australia) – ~AUD 90M

BetaShares Ethereum ETF (Hedged) (XETH.AU)

Physically-backed spot Ether ETF from BetaShares – AUD hedged for Australian investors (direct Ether exposure with currency protection).

Key Facts

IssuerBetaShares
TickerXETH (ASX - Australian Securities Exchange, AUD Hedged)
Expense Ratio0.45%
Approx. AUMAUD 90M (as of Jan 9, 2026)
CustodianInstitutional cold storage
InceptionJune 2024
Official SiteBetaShares XETH Page

Composition / Holdings

XETH.AU is 100% physically-backed spot Ethereum (no derivatives or futures; AUD hedged).

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

Direct 1:1 exposure to Ether price (less fees), with currency hedging to reduce USD/AUD FX risk. No staking rewards passed through.

Net Inflows & Outflows

Historical net flows showing investor demand for hedged spot Ether in Australia. Positive cumulative inflows since June 2024 launch (AUM ~AUD 90M), with steady growth in 2025-2026.

Performance Overview

NAV tracking and returns vs. Ether spot price (high correlation, minimal tracking error from fees; hedged to reduce FX impact).

ESG & Sustainability Metrics

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

Pros

  • Physically-backed spot Ether exposure on regulated ASX
  • AUD hedged to reduce currency risk for Australian investors
  • Competitive 0.45% expense ratio
  • Eligible for superannuation and retail accounts

Cons

  • Hedging costs can slightly reduce returns vs. unhedged
  • Full exposure to Ether price volatility
  • No staking rewards passed to holders
  • No direct Ether ownership/withdrawals

How to Buy XETH.AU

Available on major Australian brokers (CommSec, SelfWealth, Stake, etc.). Search ticker XETH. Accessible for Australian investors through ASX.

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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: BetaShares, ASX, Yahoo Finance). Always verify with official sources.