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title: "Forget ETHA. iShares’ other ether fund is nearly identical, except it pays you"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293374148.md"
description: "BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), an actively managed fund that stakes Ethereum holdings to generate monthly cash distributions, unlike its passive counterpart ETHA which holds idle assets. Both funds share a 0.25% expense ratio, but ETHB offers yield from validator rewards while introducing slashing risks and tax implications on distributions. Investors must weigh the income benefits against potential tax complexities and operational differences."
datetime: "2026-07-21T18:15:48.000Z"
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# Forget ETHA. iShares’ other ether fund is nearly identical, except it pays you

Quick ReadETHB carries the same 0.25% fee as ETHA but stakes its ETH holdings, paying monthly distributions with an annualized forward figure of $0.38 per share.ETHA holders sitting on losses can swap into ETHB without triggering a wash sale, since different CUSIPs and fund structures make the two legally distinct.Are you ahead, or behind on retire...

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