A head-to-head comparison of Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF and IncomeSTKd 1X Bitcoin & 1X Gold Premium ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
Data updated August 7, 2026
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BLOXInvestors who want to maximize current income — roughly 36.08%, generated by selling options premium.
ISBGInvestors who want crypto exposure that pays you along the way, not just price gains.
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Nicholas Wealth Management operates a focused lineup of 10 ETFs that emphasize digital assets, income generation, and thematic investing strategies. The issuer's portfolio includes specialized funds targeting sectors such as blockchain (BLOX), precious metals (GLDN, SLVX), nuclear energy (NUKX), and digital finance (FIAX), alongside income-focused offerings. This niche positioning reflects the firm's focus on alternative and emerging investment themes rather than broad market exposure.
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Quantify Funds operates a focused suite of three income-generating ETFs designed for investors seeking dividend and yield-oriented strategies. The firm's fund lineup, which includes tickers BTGD, ISBG, and ISSB, concentrates on the income category with an emphasis on systematic, rules-based approaches to dividend selection and covered call strategies. As a specialized niche player, Quantify Funds targets investors looking for alternatives to broader dividend ETF offerings through its streamlined portfolio of income-focused products.
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Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies)
Bitcoin, Gold
Objective
Seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation through exposure to crypto-related companies with an options strategy generating weekly income distributions.
The Fund seeks to distribute high weekly income generated from investing in Bitcoin and Gold ETF
options with a primary focus of Total Return.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
06/17/2025
01/20/2026
Beta
3.1121
3.0679
Last dividend
$0.0918
$0.0390
Ex-dividend date
07/31/2026
08/03/2026
Bottom lineChoose BLOX if you want to maximize current income — roughly 36.08%, generated by selling options premium. Choose ISBG if you want crypto exposure that pays you along the way, not just price gains. There's no free lunch: BLOX's payout comes from selling options, which caps upside and can erode the share price over time, while ISBG keeps full price exposure.
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Total returns
BLOX has outpaced ISBG over the year to date, posting a -12.12% total return against -47.64%. 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 August 6, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jan 2026” measures every fund from January 21, 2026 — 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 shared window since Jan 2026. 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 shared window since Jan 2026) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
BLOX (Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF) and ISBG (IncomeSTKd 1X Bitcoin & 1X Gold Premium ETF) are both weekly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
BLOX offers the higher yield at 36.08% vs 16.85% for ISBG. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
BLOX is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.99% compared to 1.14%.
They track different benchmarks: BLOX is linked to Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies) while ISBG tracks Bitcoin, Gold, which means their performance drivers differ.
BLOX is the larger fund by assets ($294M), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
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On a $10,000 investment, BLOX would generate roughly $300.67/month, while ISBG would produce $140.42/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay weekly distributions.
BLOX yield36.08%
ISBG yield16.85%
Monthly diff on $10K$160.25
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, BLOX would cost approximately $990 in fees vs $1,140 for ISBG (simplified, not compounded). The $150.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
BLOX ER0.99%
ISBG ER1.14%
Strategy & risk
BLOX tracks Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies) with an options approach, while ISBG tracks Bitcoin, Gold with an options approach. Beta is 3.1121 for BLOX and 3.0679 for ISBG, indicating ISBG is less volatile relative to the market.
BLOX beta3.1121
ISBG beta3.0679
Fund details
BLOX is managed by Nicholas Wealth Management (launched 06/17/2025) with $294M in assets. ISBG is managed by Quantify Funds (launched 01/20/2026) with $4.68M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current distribution yield for BLOX and ISBG?
BLOX currently distributes 36.08% and ISBG 16.85%, based on fund data updated August 2026. Distribution yield moves with both the payout and the share price, so check the as-of date before relying on either figure.
Is BLOX or ISBG better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. BLOX currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between BLOX and ISBG?
BLOX (Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF) tracks Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies) with an options approach, while ISBG (IncomeSTKd 1X Bitcoin & 1X Gold Premium ETF) tracks Bitcoin, Gold with an options approach. They are issued by Nicholas Wealth Management and Quantify Funds respectively.
Can I hold both BLOX and ISBG?
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, BLOX or ISBG?
BLOX has an expense ratio of 0.99% while ISBG charges 1.14%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in BLOX vs ISBG generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in BLOX would generate roughly $300.67 per month ($3,608.00 annually). The same in ISBG would produce about $140.42 per month ($1,685.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, BLOX or ISBG?
BLOX has outpaced ISBG over the year to date, posting a -12.12% total return against -47.64%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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