Product Description
Invest in the fast-growing Ethereum ecosystem, with the ease and security of traditional finance. A growing ecosystem of smart-contract applications is being built on the Ethereum ecosystem, looking to disrupt finance and other sectors. As the platform gains ground, so its underlying currency is gaining value.
- Ethereum is not just a currency but part of the infrastructure for digital assets
- Our ETN overcomes the difficulties of buying direct
- Tradeable like an ETF on regulated stock exchanges (albeit within a different segment)
- 100% backed by Ethereum (ETH)
- Stored at a regulated crypto custodian with crypto insurance (up to a limited amount)
- Earn up to 5% additional yield through staking rewards** with the VanEck Ethereum ETN
*The VanEck Digital Assets ETNs provide the right to redeem against delivery of the respective cryptocurrency. In our opinion, therefore, after the expiry of a holding period of 12 months, the result from the return may be tax-free (non-taxable) for private investors who are taxable in Germany.
This information does not constitute tax advice and cannot replace it. For an assessment of your taxation, please contact your tax advisor.
Main Risk Factors: Volatility Risk:
The trading prices of many digital assets have experienced extreme volatility in recent periods and may continue to do so, and staking activities may contribute to this volatility. Digital assets were only introduced within the past decade and regulatory clarity remains elusive in many jurisdictions. Currency Risk, Technology Risk, Staking Risk, Legal and Regulatory Risks. **Staking rewards are not guaranteed. You can lose money by investing in the Funds. The value of the investments may go up or down and the investor may not get back the amount invested.
Underlying Index
MarketVector Ethereum VWAP Close Index (MVETHV Index).