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Morgan Stanley debuts ether, solana ETFs

Created at 28 Jul · 2:37 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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Morgan Stanley has launched exchange-traded products for ether and solana, trading under tickers MSSE and MSOL on NYSE Arca. The funds feature a 0.14% expense ratio and pass staking rewards to investors, expanding the firm's crypto offerings.

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Key Numbers

0.14%expense ratio for new ether and solana ETPs
$381 millionassets under management for Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust as of July 16

Who's Involved

Morgan Stanley
debuts ether and solana exchange-traded products
NYSE Arca
exchange where the new products will trade
Morgan Stanley debuts ether, solana ETFs

↳ Why This Matters

Morgan Stanley's expansion into ether and solana ETFs signifies a growing acceptance and integration of digital assets within traditional finance, offering investors new avenues for exposure with competitive fees and staking reward pass-throughs.

Key facts

  • Morgan Stanley has launched exchange-traded products (ETPs) for ether (ETH) and solana (SOL).
  • The new funds, MSSE and MSOL, will trade on NYSE Arca.
  • Both products feature a 0.14% expense ratio, the lowest in the market.
  • Staking rewards earned from the underlying assets will be passed on to investors.
  • These launches follow the firm's earlier introduction of a spot bitcoin trust.

Morgan Stanley has launched exchange-traded products (ETPs) for ether (ETH) and solana (SOL), expanding its digital asset offerings beyond bitcoin. The new funds, the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL), will trade on NYSE Arca.

These products track CoinDesk benchmark indexes and feature a competitive 0.14% expense ratio, positioning them as low-cost options. Staking rewards generated from the underlying ether or solana holdings will be passed through to investors. This move builds on the firm's earlier launch of a spot bitcoin trust, which has accumulated over $381 million in assets under management.

Amy Oldenburg, head of digital asset strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated that digital assets are becoming a crucial part of diversified portfolios. The firm's extensive distribution network, including its 16,000 financial advisors and the E*TRADE platform, is expected to provide a significant advantage in reaching investors.

Frequently asked questions

Morgan Stanley has launched exchange-traded products for ether (MSSE) and solana (MSOL), expanding its digital asset lineup beyond bitcoin.

Both the ether and solana ETPs charge a 0.14% expense ratio, which is the lowest on the market.

The funds track CoinDesk benchmark indexes for ether and solana, and any staking rewards earned from the underlying holdings are passed through to investors.

Morgan Stanley has a significant distribution advantage through its 16,000 financial advisors and the E*TRADE platform, providing access to millions of investors.

What Happens Next

01The Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL) will begin trading on NYSE Arca.

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How It Developed

Morgan Stanley launched exchange-traded products for ether and solana.
The new funds, MSSE and MSOL, will trade on NYSE Arca.
Both products feature a 0.14% expense ratio.
Staking rewards earned by the underlying assets will be passed on to investors.
These launches follow the firm's earlier introduction of a spot bitcoin trust.

Sources

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Morgan Stanley debuts ether, solana exchange-traded products after bitcoin fund successCoinDesk
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Morgan Stanley Launches Ethereum and Solana ETFs Following NYSE Arca ApprovalCoinGape

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