Question 1

What is IBIT?

Accepted Answer

IBIT — iShares Bitcoin Trust — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The shares are intended to constitute a simple means of making an investment similar to an investment in bitcoin rather than by acquiring, holding and trading bitcoin directly on a peer-to-peer or other basis or via a digital asset exchange. The fund is non-diversified.

Question 2

What is the IBIT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

IBIT last traded at $47.84 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the IBIT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

IBIT has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.11% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.11%, IBIT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are IBIT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

IBIT historical returns: YTD: +31.57%, 1-year: -25.06%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Question 5

Does IBIT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

IBIT distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 6

What does IBIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

IBIT's top holdings include Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) (BTC, 99.5%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does IBIT invest in?

Accepted Answer

IBIT's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is IBIT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

IBIT has approximately $65.34B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was IBIT launched?

Accepted Answer

IBIT was launched on January 5, 2024, giving it a 2-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy IBIT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

IBIT trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker IBIT. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is IBIT?

Accepted Answer

IBIT has a 1-year volatility of 48.00% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-21	$47.35	$48.07	$47.08	$47.84	$47.84	49,826,253
2026-10-20	$46.02	$47.19	$45.94	$46.71	$46.71	32,259,123
2026-10-19	$46.63	$46.67	$46.21	$46.30	$46.30	37,862,131
2026-10-16	$46.37	$46.66	$45.69	$46.15	$46.15	45,430,300
2026-10-15	$45.35	$46.75	$45.11	$46.59	$46.59	38,069,574
2026-10-14	$46.72	$47.01	$46.05	$46.24	$46.24	39,648,293
2026-10-13	$47.15	$47.44	$46.90	$47.13	$47.13	28,002,652
2026-10-12	$46.68	$47.01	$46.52	$46.86	$46.86	20,876,156
2026-10-09	$46.93	$47.16	$46.53	$46.55	$46.55	23,567,500
2026-10-08	$46.57	$46.84	$45.44	$46.26	$46.26	55,668,762

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT : NASDAQ)

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