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When evaluating costs, FBTC features a management fee (MER) of 0.4%, compared to 0.32% for IBIT.U. Performance-wise, FBTC has returned 4.31% year-to-date with +$516 M in net flows, whereas IBIT.U is at 7.1% with +$4 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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| AuM | $1,813.72 M | $14.99 M |
| Management Fees | 0.40% | 0.32% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.33% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.59% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FBTC | +8.34% | +27.56% | -4.31% | -24.50% | +192.71% |
IBIT.U | +7.22% | +26.79% | -7.10% | -24.91% | - | |
| Flows | FBTC | +$67 M | +$121 M | +$516 M | +$649 M | +$1,460 M |
IBIT.U | +$0 M | -$0 M | +$4 M | +$1 M | +$0 M |
FBTC vs IBIT.U exposure
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As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | Fidelity | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Fidelity Bitcoin PR Index - USD | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Other |
| Asset Class | Cryptocurrencies | Cryptocurrencies |
| Dividend Policy | No income | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | December 2, 2021 | January 10, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about FBTC and IBIT.U
Which ETF has performed better year to date: FBTC or IBIT.U?
As of October 16, 2026, FBTC has returned -4.31% year to date, while IBIT.U has returned -7.10%. FBTC is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: FBTC or IBIT.U?
As of October 16, 2026, FBTC manages $1.81 B in assets, while IBIT.U manages $14.99 M. FBTC is the larger fund by AUM.
How are FBTC and IBIT.U managed?
FBTC is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Bitcoin PR Index - USD benchmark. IBIT.U is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: FBTC or IBIT.U?
Year to date, FBTC has seen +$515.62 M in net flows, compared with +$4.30 M for IBIT.U. FBTC has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of FBTC and IBIT.U compare?
FBTC has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while IBIT.U has an expense ratio of 0.33%.
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