VALT.TO vs. FBTC

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

VALT.TO (CI Gold Bullion ETF) and FBTC (Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund) are both exchange-traded funds - VALT.TO is a Gold fund tracking the No Index (Physical Commodity), while FBTC is a Cryptocurrency fund tracking the Fidelity Bitcoin Reference Rate. Both are passively managed. Over the past year, VALT.TO returned 17.76% vs -44.33% for FBTC. At a 0.16 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. VALT.TO charges 0.17%/yr vs 0.25%/yr for FBTC.

Performance

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in CI Gold Bullion ETF (VALT.TO) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

VALT.TO is traded in CAD, while FBTC is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the FBTC values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VALT.TO achieves a -6.93% return, which is significantly higher than FBTC's -24.64% return.

VALT.TO

• 1D: 0.19%
• 1M: 1.59%
• 6M: -19.64%
• YTD: -6.93%
• 1Y: 17.76%
• 3Y*: 25.22%
• 5Y*: 16.17%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 13.95%

FBTC

• 1D: -0.95%
• 1M: 6.37%
• 6M: -26.75%
• YTD: -24.64%
• 1Y: -44.33%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 14.23%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
FBTC Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund	CA$275.97M	CA$310.16M	CA$334.68M
VALT.TO CI Gold Bullion ETF	CA$185.75K	CA$223.40K	CA$363.49K

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
VALT.TO CI Gold Bullion ETF	-6.93%	60.46%	28.11%
FBTC Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund	-24.64%	-10.82%	108.39%

Correlation

The correlation between VALT.TO and FBTC is 0.26, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.26
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 11, 2024	0.16

Return for Risk

VALT.TO vs. FBTC — Risk / Return Rank

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

VALT.TO

VALT.TO Risk / Return Rank: 25
VALT.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 27
VALT.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 26
VALT.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 29
VALT.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
VALT.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 22

FBTC

FBTC Risk / Return Rank: 2
FBTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1
FBTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 2
FBTC Omega Ratio Rank: 2
FBTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 2
FBTC Martin Ratio Rank: 2

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.

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for CI Gold Bullion ETF (VALT.TO) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). 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.

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.

	VALT.TO	FBTC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.63	-1.00	+1.63
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.97	-1.49	+2.46
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.14	0.84	+0.30
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.66	-0.85	+1.51
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.48	-1.29	+2.77

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VALT.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.63, which is higher than the FBTC Sharpe Ratio of -1.00. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VALT.TO and FBTC, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VALT.TO drawdown since its inception was -27.07%, smaller than the maximum FBTC drawdown of -52.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VALT.TO and FBTC.

Drawdown Indicators

	VALT.TO	FBTC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-27.07%	-52.54%	+25.47%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-27.07%	-52.54%	+25.47%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-27.07%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-27.07%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-25.75%	-48.52%	+22.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.25%	-17.81%	+11.56%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.03%	34.36%	-22.33%

Volatility

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for CI Gold Bullion ETF (VALT.TO) is 6.20%, while Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) has a volatility of 8.86%. This indicates that VALT.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FBTC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	VALT.TO	FBTC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.20%	8.86%	-2.66%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.23%	33.95%	-9.72%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	28.23%	44.37%	-16.14%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	18.62%	49.86%	-31.24%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.21%	49.86%	-31.65%

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Expense Ratio Comparison

VALT.TO has a 0.17% expense ratio, which is lower than FBTC's 0.25% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Dividends

VALT.TO vs. FBTC - Dividend Comparison

Neither VALT.TO nor FBTC has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VALT.TO and FBTC in my portfolio?

VALT.TO and FBTC have a correlation of 0.26, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, VALT.TO or FBTC?

On fees, VALT.TO is cheaper at 0.17% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, VALT.TO or FBTC?

VALT.TO is cheaper with a 0.17% expense ratio, compared with 0.25% for FBTC.

What is the main difference between VALT.TO and FBTC?

VALT.TO is categorized as Gold, while FBTC is Cryptocurrency. VALT.TO tracks No Index (Physical Commodity), while FBTC tracks Fidelity Bitcoin Reference Rate. They also come from different issuers: CI Global Asset Management and Fidelity. Their fees differ too: 0.17% for VALT.TO and 0.25% for FBTC.