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GraniteShares is known for offering specialized ETF strategies that extend beyond traditional equity and bond investing, particularly through structured products and income-focused solutions. The firm manages 48 ETFs organized around distinct fund families including Autocallable products, Commodities, Income strategies, Leveraged exposures, and their YieldBOOST line designed to enhance distributions. GraniteShares targets investors seeking alternative income generation methods and commodity access, with popular tickers like AHD, CRY, and FBL representing their diverse approach to yield enhancement and alternative asset classes.
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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
IBIT has outpaced XBTY over the trailing twelve months, posting a -39.82% total return against -41.84%. Measured from May 2025 — when the younger fund began trading — XBTY has compounded at -37.44% a year versus -37.58% for IBIT. XBTY has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 28.1% against 44.7% 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 June 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since May 2025” measures every fund from May 13, 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
IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) and XBTY (GraniteShares YieldBOOST Bitcoin ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
XBTY currently shows a 41.13% 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 1.15%.
IBIT is the larger fund by assets ($48.6B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, IBIT has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while XBTY would produce $342.75/month, at current distribution rates.
IBIT yield0.00%
XBTY yield41.13%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, IBIT would cost approximately $120 in fees vs $1,150 for XBTY (simplified, not compounded). The $1,030.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
IBIT ER0.12%
XBTY ER1.15%
Strategy & risk
IBIT tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach, while XBTY tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach. Beta is 1.8887 for IBIT and 1.2388 for XBTY, indicating XBTY is less volatile relative to the market.
IBIT beta1.8887
XBTY beta1.2388
Fund details
IBIT is managed by iShares (launched 01/11/2024) with $48.6B in assets. XBTY is managed by GraniteShares (launched 05/13/2025) with $13.1M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of IBIT or XBTY pays more dividend income?
XBTY 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 IBIT and XBTY?
IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach, while XBTY (GraniteShares YieldBOOST Bitcoin ETF) tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach. They are issued by iShares and GraniteShares respectively.
Can I hold both IBIT and XBTY?
Yes. Many income investors hold both to diversify across different strategies and underlying indexes. This can reduce concentration risk while maintaining a strong income stream.
Which has lower fees, IBIT or XBTY?
IBIT has an expense ratio of 0.12% while XBTY charges 1.15%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in IBIT vs XBTY generate?
At current rates, IBIT has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in XBTY would produce about $342.75 per month ($4,113.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, IBIT or XBTY?
IBIT has outpaced XBTY over the trailing twelve months, posting a -39.82% total return against -41.84%. Measured from May 2025 — when the younger fund began trading — XBTY has compounded at -37.44% a year versus -37.58% for IBIT. XBTY has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 28.1% against 44.7% for IBIT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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