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Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF ()
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Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF Overview
Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH) is a passively managed Miscellaneous Digital Assets exchange-traded fund (ETF). Invesco launched the ETF in 2024.
The investment seeks to reflect the performance of the spot price of ether as measured using the Lukka Prime Reference Rate,less the trust’s expenses and other liabilities.
In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the trust will hold ether. The Trust will value its shares daily at 4:00 p.m. ET. The value of ether held by the trust is determined based on the estimated fair market value (“FMV”) price for ether, reflecting the execution price of ether on its principal market as determined by Lukka Inc., an independent third-party digital asset data company.
About Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH)
There are 1 members of the management team with an average tenure of 2.02 years: Management Team (2024). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: Lukka Prime Ethereum Reference Rate USD index with a weighting of 100%. Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF has 1 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 100.0% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF is part of the Other global asset class and is within the Miscellaneous ETF group. Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF has 0.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $16 million in total assets, which is below the $564 million average for the Digital Assets category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
QETH Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Digital Assets category. Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is 74% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 82% for the Digital Assets category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF returned 18.2%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Digital Assets category had an average return of 2.9%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 15.12% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned -37.3%, 6.6 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned -50.2% over the past year (grade of D).
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QETH Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| QETH Return (NAV) | 18.2% | -17.5% | -50.2% | na | na | na |
| QETH Return (Price) | 18.1% | -17.6% | -50.2% | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.064% | 0.081% | 0.040% | na | na | na |
| Digital Assets Avg | 2.9% | -16.7% | -32.2% | 6.2% | -17.1% | 54.9% |
| QETH Grade (NAV) | A | C | D | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 15.3% | -0.8% | -18.0% | na | na | na |
| QETH Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.0% | na | na | na |
QETH Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| QETH Return (NAV) | -37.3% | -11.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| QETH Return (Price) | -37.2% | -11.4% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.001% | 0.015% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Digital Assets Avg | -30.7% | -9.9% | 65.8% | 127.8% | -72.3% | 199.4% | 175.1% | 11.8% | -81.4% | 1391.4% | 119.9% |
| QETH Grade (NAV) | D | C | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -6.6% | -1.4% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 0.0% |
| Total Assets: | $ 16 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 16 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.25% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | Lukka Prime Ethereum Reference Rate USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 1 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 2.0 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 2.0 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Team Management (2024) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 1 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 100.0% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 100.0% |
| Cash: | 0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Grantor Trust |
| Fund Family: | Invesco |
| Phone Number: | 800-983-0903 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | July 23, 2024 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.25% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.97% |
