iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) Alternatives
iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) belongs to the Cryptocurrency category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IBLC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC charges 0.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IBLC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | IBLC vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | IBLC vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | IBLC vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | IBLC vs EZPZ | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | IBLC vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBLC
Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 86 | Feb 7, 2022 | IBLC vs WGMI | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | IBLC vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | IBLC vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | IBLC vs CEPI | |
| Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 27 | Nov 15, 2021 | IBLC vs BITS |
Top Performing IBLC Alternatives (YTD)
IBLC alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 32.95% | Apr 1, 2024 | IBLC vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | IBLC vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | IBLC vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | IBLC vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | IBLC vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | 0.00% | Nov 14, 2023 | IBLC vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | IBLC vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | IBLC vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | IBLC vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | IBLC vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -8.84% | Aug 1, 2022 | IBLC vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | IBLC vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | IBLC vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | IBLC vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | IBLC vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IBLC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IBLC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IBLC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IBLC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IBLC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IBLC vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IBLC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IBLC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IBLC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IBLC vs ACWI |
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