Morgan Stanley expanded its digital asset lineup by launching spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, both featuring a record-low sponsor fee of just 0.14%. These new exchange-traded products also come with staking mechanisms designed to generate additional returns for investors without the firm taking a cut from those rewards.
The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust, trading under ticker MSSE on NYSE Arca, tracks ether using the CoinDesk Ether Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate. This fund joins the firm's existing Bitcoin offering and sets itself apart by combining low costs with the opportunity for enhanced returns through staking. Since introducing the Bitcoin ETF earlier this year, Morgan Stanley has grown that product's assets under management to over $381 million as of mid-2026.
At the same time, Morgan Stanley introduced the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (ticker MSOL), which similarly tracks SOL via the CoinDesk Solana Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate and carries the same 0.14% expense ratio. That fee undercuts competing products like Franklin Templeton's Solana ETF, which charges 0.19%. Both Solana and Ethereum funds plan to stake a portion of their holdings to boost performance, a move that could attract investors eager for yield combined with spot exposure.
Despite the positive expansion in crypto ETF offerings, Morgan Stanley's stock took an early hit, falling 1.6% to $211.13 before a partial rebound. The firm's ETF platform now manages over $14 billion in assets, strengthening its position in the evolving crypto investment sector.
This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
