IBIT — iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (ticker: IBIT) is a Cryptocurrency ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Reference Rate-New York Variant. It was launched on 2024-01-05.
About IBIT
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund that invests directly in Bitcoin. It aims to reflect the performance of Bitcoin by holding actual units of the cryptocurrency.
This fund is an option for investors seeking direct exposure to Bitcoin within a traditional brokerage account, bypassing the need to hold Bitcoin directly. It tracks the CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Reference Rate-New York Variant.
- Tracks the CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Reference Rate-New York Variant.
- Provides direct exposure to Bitcoin.
- Has a total of 2 holdings, consisting primarily of Bitcoin and USD Cash.
- Managed by BlackRock, Inc.
- Expense ratio of 0.12%.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 1.65% |
| 1 Week | 2.70% |
| 1 Month | 1.91% |
| 3 Months | -12.47% |
| 6 Months | -30.00% |
| YTD | -27.88% |
| 1 Year | -43.68% |
| 3 Years | — |
| 5 Years | — |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USD CASH | USD | 100.02% |
| 2 | USD CASH | USD | 100.02% |
| 3 | BITCOIN | BTC | 100.02% |
| 4 | BITCOIN | BTC | 100.02% |
| 5 | BITCOIN | BTC | 100.02% |
| 6 | USD CASH | USD | 100.02% |
| 7 | BITCOIN | BTC | 100.02% |
| 8 | USD CASH | USD | 100.02% |
| 9 | BITCOIN | BTC | 100.00% |
| 10 | USD CASH | USD | 100.00% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrency |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Currency |
| Segment | Currency: Long Bitcoin, Short USD |
| Region | Global |
| Index Tracked | CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Reference Rate-New York Variant |
| Inception Date | 2024-01-05 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | IBIT |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrency |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $49.16B |
| Inception | 2024-01-05 |
| Index Tracked | CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Reference Rate-New York Variant |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IBIT track?
IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) tracks CME CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Reference Rate-New York Variant, a cryptocurrency benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of IBIT?
IBIT has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of IBIT?
IBIT has approximately $49.16B in assets under management.
Does IBIT pay a dividend?
IBIT distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues IBIT?
IBIT is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2024-01-05.
Open the interactive IBIT dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.