Morgan Stanley just made it easier for investors to tap into ethereum and solana with two new exchange-traded products listed on NYSE Arca. These trusts go beyond simple price tracking by staking the cryptocurrencies they hold and passing all the rewards back to the investors.
The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (ticker MSSE) and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (ticker MSOL) both carry a low expense ratio of 0.14%, the same as the firm's bitcoin trust that debuted earlier this year. Staking isn’t just a buzzword here it’s an active way these trusts generate additional returns by locking up the underlying tokens to support network operations.
Unlike some other products that might take a fee cut from staking earnings, Morgan Stanley has committed to returning all those rewards directly to the trusts, meaning investors see the benefit in full. This move solidifies the firm's growing foothold in digital assets, which now includes three major cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded formats.
Ally Wallace, Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Global Head of ETFs, pointed out that their lineup has quickly grown to over $14 billion in assets under management. Running these products with a consistent fee across bitcoin, ethereum, and solana simplifies the decision process for investors evaluating crypto exposure options.
With MSBT, the bitcoin trust, pulling in more than $381 million in assets so far this year, the new ethereum and solana offerings build on a successful foundation. Investors interested in earning staking rewards on their crypto holdings without the hassle of managing wallets or validators now have a streamlined choice thanks to these ETPs.
This launch highlights Morgan Stanley’s approach of blending traditional financial products with innovative crypto features. As institutional demand grows and staking becomes a key source of yield, such products could become a staple in diversified portfolios.
This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
