QBTC vs VBTC vs IBIT vs BTXX - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QBTC, VBTC, IBIT, and BTXX. IBIT has the lowest management fee at 0.39% a year, VBTC has the highest 1 year return at -30.4% a year, and QBTC offers the highest at 0%.

Lowest fee

IBIT 0.39% p.a.

Highest 1 year return

VBTC -30.4% p.a.

Highest yield

QBTC 0%

Largest fund

VBTC $330m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QBTC BetaShares Bitcoin ETF	VBTC VanEck Bitcoin ETF	IBIT iShares Bitcoin ETF	BTXX DigitalX Bitcoin ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	VanEck	iShares	—
Tracks index	—	—	—	—
Categories	Thematic	Thematic	Thematic	Thematic
Listed since	—	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$52m	$330m	$63m	$45m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.45%	0.39%	0.49%
Dividend yield	0%	0%	—	0%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	—
Tax drag	0%	0%	—	0%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-30.7% net	-30.4% net	—	—
3-year return	—	—	—	—
5-year return	—	—	—	—
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

QBTC BetaShares Bitcoin ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: IBIT.

Full QBTC analysis →

VBTC VanEck Bitcoin ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: IBIT.

Full VBTC analysis →

IBIT iShares Bitcoin ETF

Low-cost: a 0.39% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Full IBIT analysis →

BTXX DigitalX Bitcoin ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full BTXX analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QBTC vs VBTC vs IBIT vs BTXX?

QBTC, VBTC, IBIT, and BTXX are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IBIT carries the lowest management fee (0.39%). Over 1 year, VBTC has delivered the highest total return (-30.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - QBTC vs VBTC vs IBIT vs BTXX?

IBIT has the lowest management fee at 0.39% a year, versus QBTC 0.45%, VBTC 0.45%, and BTXX 0.49%.

Which has performed highest - QBTC vs VBTC vs IBIT vs BTXX?

Over the past 1 year, VBTC has delivered the highest total return at -30.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

QBTC pays the highest at 0%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

VBTC is the largest fund by assets ($330m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.