Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF
BLOK ThematicUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cipher Digital Inc | CIFR | 4.25% | |
| Hut 8 Corp | HUT | 3.62% | |
| Opera Ltd ADR | OPRA | 3.31% | |
| Galaxy Digital Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | GLXY | 3.26% | |
| Robinhood Markets Inc Class A | HOOD | 3.26% | |
| TeraWulf Inc | WULF | 3.25% | |
| Figure Technology Solutions Inc Ordinary Shares-Class A | FIGR | 3.22% | |
| Bed Bath & Beyond Inc | BBBY | 3.12% | |
| Dell Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class C | DELL | 3.09% | |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | AMD | 2.88% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) is a Thematic ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.7% and $1.1B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Cipher Digital Inc, Hut 8 Corp, Opera Ltd ADR. The ETF currently yields 0.82% in dividends. Year-to-date, BLOK has returned +1.99%.
The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of companies actively involved in the development and utilization of blockchain technologies.
FAQ — BLOK
What is the TER of BLOK (Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF)?
BLOK has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.70 % per year. That sits above the thematic category median (0.68 % across 15 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has BLOK delivered?
Performance for BLOK: YTD: +1.99 % · 3-year p.a.: +45.04 % · 5-year p.a.: +10.52 %. Over 5 years, BLOK outperforms the thematic category median of +2.01 % by +8.51 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of BLOK?
The five largest positions in BLOK are: CIFR, HUT, OPRA, GLXY, HOOD. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does BLOK pay dividends?
BLOK has a current dividend yield of 0.82 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for BLOK?
BLOK is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK): Spotlight on Blockchain Equities
The Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) is an actively managed thematic fund that, at a price of $67.08 and roughly $1.2B in assets, invests in the equities of companies developing and using blockchain technologies. Rather than holding cryptocurrencies directly, it targets the stock ecosystem around crypto: miners, exchanges and financial-services firms. Its expense ratio sits at a comparatively high 0.70%.
BLOK Performance
The figures in the fund data illustrate the wide swings typical of a blockchain theme. Over three years BLOK shows a cumulative return of 53.69%, while the five-year figure is far lower at 11.79% — a reminder of how strongly individual time windows shape the outcome. Year to date the return stands at 13.23%.
- Current price: $67.08 (previous close $66.30, +1.18%)
- 52-week range: $46.90 to $75.89, positioned at 69.6%
- Dividend yield: 0.69%
Because the fund is actively managed, it does not track a fixed index but instead follows the management team’s judgment.
BLOK Risk Profile
BLOK ranks among the most volatile thematic ETFs. The gap between its 52-week low ($46.90) and high ($75.89) shows just how sharp the price moves can be. Since many holdings — such as crypto miners and exchanges — are tightly linked to crypto cycles, the fund carries a high correlation to Bitcoin and similar assets.
- Heavy concentration in financial services (55.33%) and technology (31.78%)
- Largest position TeraWulf at 3.98%, followed by Hut 8 (3.95%) and Galaxy Digital (3.92%)
- Higher expense ratio of 0.70% versus broad index ETFs
- Regulatory risk across the crypto landscape
This clustering leaves the fund exposed to sector-specific setbacks.
Which Investors Might Consider BLOK?
The ETF is aimed at investors who want targeted exposure to the blockchain ecosystem without holding cryptocurrencies directly. With a sector weighting of 55.33% financial services and 31.78% technology, BLOK is a highly specialized building block that should at most be a small allocation within a broadly diversified portfolio.
- Long time horizons able to weather interim drawdowns
- High risk tolerance given the crypto correlation
- Conviction in the long-term growth of the blockchain economy
- Willingness to bear a 0.70% expense ratio
Those seeking stable income or low volatility will not find a fitting instrument here. This is not investment advice.
BLOK Compared with Other Blockchain ETFs
Within the blockchain and crypto-equity ETF segment, BLOK competes with several providers that cover similar themes but differ in methodology and cost.
- BITQ (Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators): index-based, focused on crypto pioneers
- DAPP (VanEck Digital Transformation): tracks an index of crypto-related companies
- BKCH (Global X Blockchain): follows a blockchain index
BLOK stands apart through its active management: the fund team selects holdings itself rather than following an index. In return, it carries a comparatively high expense ratio of 0.70%.
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