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Amplify ETFs is known for offering thematic and specialized investment solutions across 22 funds, ranging from digital assets and commodities to dividend and income-focused strategies. Their lineup emphasizes yield generation and alternative themes, with notable funds including DIVO (Amplify Dividend Rotation Fund), HACK (Amplify Cybersecurity ETF), and SWAN (Amplify BlackSwan Growth ETF), alongside crypto-related funds like BITY and SOLM. The issuer distinguishes itself through niche sector exposure and their proprietary YieldSmart technology platform designed to optimize income strategies.
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iShares is one of the largest ETF providers globally, known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of exchange-traded funds across multiple asset classes and investment strategies. The company operates 215 funds spanning 15 distinct families, including popular offerings in dividend income, covered call strategies, bonds, equities, ESG-focused investments, and factor-based approaches, with widely-held tickers like AGG (bond), ACWI (global equity), and AOA (allocation). iShares is characterized by its comprehensive fund ecosystem that serves both core portfolio holdings and specialized investment strategies, making it a prominent player for investors seeking both traditional and alternative income-generating ETF solutions.
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Seeks to provide monthly income with Bitcoin exposure through a premium income strategy targeting approximately 24% annual distribution while maintaining potential for capital appreciation.
Provide exposure to bitcoin price performance through a physically backed trust structure.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
09/23/2024
01/11/2024
Beta
1.7893
1.8887
Last dividend
$0.4930
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Ex-dividend date
06/29/2026
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Bottom lineChoose BITY if you want to maximize current income — roughly 23.01%, generated by selling options premium. Choose IBIT if you want straightforward Bitcoin exposure for the long run. There's no free lunch: BITY's payout comes from selling options, which caps upside and can erode the share price over time, while IBIT keeps full price exposure.
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Total returns
BITY has lagged IBIT over the trailing twelve months, posting a -44.23% total return against -43.02%. Measured from Apr 2025 — when the younger fund began trading — BITY has compounded at -28.49% a year versus -28.61% for IBIT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 10, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Apr 2025” measures every fund from April 29, 2025 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the past year. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the past year) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
BITY (Amplify Bitcoin 24% Premium Income ETF) and IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
BITY currently shows a 23.01% distribution yield. IBIT has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
IBIT is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.12% compared to 0.65%.
IBIT is the larger fund by assets ($48.6B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose BITY
Amplify Bitcoin 24% Premium Income ETF
Want to maximize current income — BITY distributes roughly 23.01% from selling options premium, while IBIT makes no distribution.
Want crypto exposure that pays income rather than waiting on price alone.
Choose IBIT
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
Want straightforward Bitcoin exposure for long-term appreciation, not income.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.12% expense ratio vs 0.65% for BITY.
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Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, BITY would generate roughly $191.75/month, while IBIT has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, at current distribution rates.
BITY yield23.01%
IBIT yield0.00%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, BITY would cost approximately $650 in fees vs $120 for IBIT (simplified, not compounded). The $530.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
BITY ER0.65%
IBIT ER0.12%
Strategy & risk
BITY tracks Bitcoin with a covered call approach, while IBIT tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach. Beta is 1.7893 for BITY and 1.8887 for IBIT, indicating BITY is less volatile relative to the market.
BITY beta1.7893
IBIT beta1.8887
Fund details
BITY is managed by Amplify ETFs (launched 09/23/2024) with $12.7M in assets. IBIT is managed by iShares (launched 01/11/2024) with $48.6B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of BITY or IBIT pays more dividend income?
BITY currently reports a distribution yield, while IBIT has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.
What is the difference between BITY and IBIT?
BITY (Amplify Bitcoin 24% Premium Income ETF) tracks Bitcoin with a covered call approach, while IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach. They are issued by Amplify ETFs and iShares respectively.
Can I hold both BITY and IBIT?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, BITY or IBIT?
BITY has an expense ratio of 0.65% while IBIT charges 0.12%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in BITY vs IBIT generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in BITY would generate roughly $191.75 per month ($2,301.00 annually). IBIT has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available.
Which has performed better historically, BITY or IBIT?
BITY has lagged IBIT over the trailing twelve months, posting a -44.23% total return against -43.02%. Measured from Apr 2025 — when the younger fund began trading — BITY has compounded at -28.49% a year versus -28.61% for IBIT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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