BLOX vs. EZPZ

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) and Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ).

BLOX and EZPZ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BLOX is an actively managed fund by Nicholas. It was launched on Jun 16, 2025. 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.

Performance

BLOX vs. EZPZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) and Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BLOX vs. EZPZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
BLOX Nicholas Crypto Income ETF	-18.45%	9.24%
EZPZ Franklin Crypto Index ETF	-23.94%	-14.07%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BLOX achieves a -18.45% return, which is significantly higher than EZPZ's -23.94% return.

BLOX

• 1D: 0.46%
• 1M: -12.15%
• YTD: -18.45%
• 6M: -37.07%
• 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)

BLOX vs. EZPZ - Expense Ratio Comparison

BLOX has a 1.03% expense ratio, which is higher than EZPZ's 0.19% expense ratio.

BLOX

Nicholas Crypto Income ETF

EZPZ

Franklin Crypto Index ETF

Return for Risk

BLOX 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.

BLOX vs. EZPZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) 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

	BLOX	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	-0.25	-0.59	+0.34

Correlation

The correlation between BLOX and EZPZ is 0.84, 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

BLOX vs. EZPZ - Dividend Comparison

BLOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 42.04%, while EZPZ has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025
BLOX Nicholas Crypto Income ETF	42.04%	22.69%
EZPZ Franklin Crypto Index ETF	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

BLOX vs. EZPZ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BLOX drawdown since its inception was -47.09%, smaller than the maximum EZPZ drawdown of -52.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BLOX and EZPZ.

Drawdown Indicators

	BLOX	EZPZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-47.09%	-52.38%	+5.29%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-52.38%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-43.63%	-48.71%	+5.08%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-16.70%	-18.25%	+1.55%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	24.42%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BLOX	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	55.26%	48.54%	+6.72%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	55.26%	49.47%	+5.79%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	55.26%	49.47%	+5.79%