Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) Alternatives
Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) 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 NCIQ. 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 NCIQ
NCIQ charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NCIQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | NCIQ vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | NCIQ vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | NCIQ vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | NCIQ vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | NCIQ vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NCIQ
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 | NCIQ vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | NCIQ vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | NCIQ vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | NCIQ vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | NCIQ vs CEPI |
Top Performing NCIQ Alternatives (YTD)
NCIQ 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 | NCIQ vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | NCIQ vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | NCIQ vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | NCIQ vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | NCIQ vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NCIQ
NCIQ 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 | NCIQ vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | NCIQ vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | NCIQ vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | NCIQ vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | NCIQ vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NCIQ
NCIQ 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 | NCIQ vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | NCIQ vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | NCIQ vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | NCIQ vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | NCIQ vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Hashdex
Most popular Hashdex ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.24% | Sep 15, 2022 | NCIQ vs DEFI |
Often Compared With NCIQ
What investors most often compare with NCIQ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | NCIQ vs IBIT | |
| Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund | 33 | -24.09% | — | NCIQ vs BITW | ||
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | NCIQ vs VTI | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | NCIQ vs ETHW |
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