- ISIN
- US0321086078
- CUSIP
- 032108607
- Issuer
- Amplify
- Inception Date
- Jan 16, 2018
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Blockchain, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
BLOK Performance Chart
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) is up 16.9% since the beginning of the year. BLOK is currently trading at $67 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BLOK shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,819.
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Returns By Period
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) has returned 16.89% so far this year and 28.48% over the past 12 months.
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF
- 1D
- -0.42%
- 1M
- 4.04%
- YTD
- 16.89%
- 6M
- 11.37%
- 1Y
- 28.48%
- 3Y*
- 49.16%
- 5Y*
- 12.71%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BLOK Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 17, 2018, BLOK's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Feb 2021 with a return of +31.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BLOK closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 23, 2021 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.38% | -9.94% | -6.86% | 19.39% | 14.28% | -2.15% | 16.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 10.81% | -13.06% | -11.37% | 8.95% | 20.41% | 18.04% | 3.41% | 0.78% | 12.63% | 3.30% | -9.63% | -8.46% | 32.64% |
| 2024 | -9.88% | 24.72% | 8.61% | -15.29% | 7.22% | 7.16% | 3.44% | -3.60% | 6.08% | 7.04% | 25.12% | -9.04% | 53.12% |
| 2023 | 24.93% | -3.49% | 6.14% | 2.79% | 1.31% | 12.90% | 14.59% | -15.69% | -9.33% | 3.41% | 16.74% | 25.45% | 99.62% |
| 2022 | -18.05% | 1.58% | 2.24% | -21.76% | -13.79% | -21.38% | 21.29% | -5.28% | -11.19% | 2.76% | -10.99% | -10.64% | -62.36% |
| 2021 | 9.81% | 31.81% | 10.29% | -5.25% | -13.40% | 4.04% | -6.13% | 10.61% | -9.82% | 24.26% | -0.36% | -17.24% | 30.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.68%, beta of 1.35, and R2 of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 17, 2018.
- This ETF captured 186.00% of S&P 500 Index gains and 144.59% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.68%
- Beta
- 1.35
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 186.00%
- Downside Capture
- 144.59%
Expense Ratio
BLOK has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BLOK ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BLOK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.37 | -0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.80 | 2.78 | -1.98 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.73 | 12.44 | -10.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF provided a 0.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.41 | $2.59 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $5.75 | $0.66 | $0.39 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.61% | 0.72% | 6.00% | 1.15% | 0.00% | 14.31% | 1.88% | 2.05% | 1.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.59 | $2.59 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.75 | $5.75 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF was 73.33%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 600 trading sessions.
The current Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF drawdown is 9.63%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -73.33%Dec 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 4mo | 3y 6moNov 2021 - May 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -35.64%Mar 2026 | 5mo 21d | — | 8mo 16dOct 2025 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -34.76%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 3mo 16d | 2y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2020 |
2021 bear market2021 | -34.38%Jul 2021 | 4mo 27d | 3mo 22d | 8mo 19dFeb 2021 - Nov 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -11.23%Jan 2021 | 16d | 7d | 23dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BLOK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.33% | -56.78% | -16.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -35.64% | -9.10% | -26.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.64% | -18.90% | -16.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -73.33% | -25.43% | -47.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.63% | -1.80% | -7.83% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.99% | -10.71% | -15.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 16.47% | 2.03% | +14.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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