TDOT
21shares Polkadot ETF (TDOT), an exchange traded product, is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“40 Act”), and therefore is not subject to the same regulations and protections as 40 Act registered ETFs and mutual funds. TDOT is subject to significant risk and heightened volatility. TDOT assets are not suitable for an investor who cannot afford to the loss of the entire investment. An investment in TDOT is not a direct investment in DOT.
Polkadot is a blockchain network purpose-built to connect and coordinate independent blockchains, using a nominated proof-of-stake (NPoS) mechanism, enabling them to share data and security in ways that isolated networks cannot.
TDOT gives investors spot exposure to DOT, with staking rewards distributed to shareholders. No wallet or crypto exchange account required.
Investment objective
21shares Polkadot Staking ETF (the “Trust”) seeks to track the performance of DOT, as measured by the performance of the FTSE Polkadot Index (the “Pricing Benchmark”), as adjusted for the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities, and to reflect rewards from staking a portion of the Trust’s DOT, to the extent the Sponsor in its sole discretion determines that the Trust may do so without undue legal or regulatory risk. The Trust maintains exposure to “spot” DOT.
Direct exposure to DOT
TDOT offers a straightforward way to gain exposure to Polkadot through a familiar exchange-traded structure. No wallet, no private keys, and no protocol complexity.
Staking rewards
A portion of the ETF’s DOT is staked on the Polkadot network. Rewards earned are distributed to shareholders in cash at least quarterly, giving shareholders potential return enhancement beyond spot price exposure.
Staking rewards vary with network conditions, are not guaranteed, and may not be paid every quarter. They do not protect against falls in the asset's price.
Qualified custody, built for digital assets
Fund assets are held by BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. and Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC, regulated custodians purpose-built for the safekeeping of digital assets.
Commitment to the network
Earn protocol rewards
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Staking rewards
Performance
The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Returns greater than 1 year are annualized.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Shares are not individually redeemable from the ETF and may only be acquired or redeemed from the ETF in creation units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Effective August 27, 2026, the Trust calculates its NAV using the FTSE Polkadot Index (the “Pricing Benchmark”). Prior to that date, the Trust used the CME CF Polkadot Dollar Reference Rate New York Variant. Performance, NAV and premium/discount data prior to August 27, 2026 reflect the previous benchmark and have not been restated.
Premium/Discount
The amount that the Fund’s market price is above the reported NAV is called the premium. The amount that the Fund’s market price is below the NAV is called the discount. The Premium/Discount chart shows the difference between the daily market price of the Fund’s shares and the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”). The daily market price is calculated using the mid-point between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated (usually 4:00 pm Eastern time). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the Mid-Point price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows the number of trading days covered by the chart, and each bar in the chart demonstrates how many days the Fund traded within the given premium/discount range. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.
Effective August 27, 2026, the Trust calculates its NAV using the FTSE Polkadot Index (the “Pricing Benchmark”). Prior to that date, the Trust used the CME CF Polkadot Dollar Reference Rate New York Variant. Performance, NAV and premium/discount data prior to August 27, 2026 reflect the previous benchmark and have not been restated.
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Frequently asked questions
TDOT is an exchange-traded fund listed on Nasdaq that gives investors spot exposure to Polkadot (DOT) without needing a crypto wallet or exchange account. A portion of the ETF’s DOT holdings is staked on the Polkadot network, and the rewards earned are distributed to shareholders in cash at least quarterly, net of expenses. It is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
TDOT stakes between 40% and 95% of its DOT holdings with Polkadot network validators. The validators earn protocol rewards for securing the network, and those rewards flow back to the fund. TDOT then distributes those rewards to shareholders in cash each quarter, net of fees and expenses. Rewards are not guaranteed and will vary based on network conditions.
TDOT carries significant risk, including the potential for total loss of principal. Polkadot is highly volatile. Staking introduces additional risks: staked DOT is locked during an unbonding period of 24 to 48hrs, during which it cannot be sold or transferred. Validators can be penalized (slashed) for misbehavior, which could reduce the ETF’s staked assets. The regulatory treatment of staking rewards is also unsettled and may change.
Buying TDOT through a brokerage account means you do not need a crypto wallet, private keys, or a crypto exchange account. Custody is handled by regulated custodians (BitGo and Coinbase Custody). However, TDOT is not a direct investment in DOT; you do not own the underlying Polkadot, and you forgo certain rights that direct DOT ownership confers. A 0.30% annual management fee applies.
TDOT is listed on Nasdaq and trades like any other Nasdaq-listed security. Whether it is available in a particular account, including a Roth IRA or other tax-advantaged account, depends on your account provider's terms and the account types they support. 21shares does not provide tax advice; consult a qualified tax advisor regarding the tax treatment of TDOT and any distributions before investing.
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