BLKC vs. EZPZ

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC) and Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ).

BLKC and EZPZ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BLKC is a passively managed fund by Invesco that tracks the performance of the Alerian Galaxy Global Cryptocurrency-Focused Blockchain Equity, Trusts and ETPs Index. It was launched on Oct 7, 2021. EZPZ is a passively managed fund by Franklin Templeton that tracks the performance of the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index – US-Settlement Price. It was launched on Feb 20, 2025. Both BLKC and EZPZ are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

BLKC vs. EZPZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC) and Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BLKC vs. EZPZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
BLKC Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF	-12.03%	4.47%
EZPZ Franklin Crypto Index ETF	-23.94%	-10.23%

Returns By Period

BLKC

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

EZPZ

• 1D: 2.11%
• 1M: 3.63%
• YTD: -23.94%
• 6M: -43.46%
• 1Y: -16.03%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BLKC vs. EZPZ - Expense Ratio Comparison

BLKC has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is higher than EZPZ's 0.19% expense ratio.

BLKC

Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF

EZPZ

Franklin Crypto Index ETF

Return for Risk

BLKC vs. EZPZ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

EZPZ

EZPZ Risk / Return Rank: 7
EZPZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6
EZPZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 7
EZPZ Omega Ratio Rank: 7
EZPZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 7
EZPZ Martin Ratio Rank: 6

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

BLKC vs. EZPZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC) and Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BLKC	EZPZ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.33	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-0.59	—

Correlation

The correlation between BLKC and EZPZ is 0.75, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

BLKC vs. EZPZ - Dividend Comparison

BLKC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.39%, while EZPZ has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
BLKC Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF	4.39%	7.72%	19.66%	1.92%	5.40%	0.51%
EZPZ Franklin Crypto Index ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	BLKC	EZPZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-52.38%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-52.38%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-48.71%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-18.25%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	24.42%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BLKC	EZPZ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	14.00%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	39.76%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	48.54%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	49.47%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	49.47%	—