Franklin Bitcoin ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EZBC

What does EZBC invest in?

The shares are intended to offer a convenient means of making an investment similar to an investment in bitcoin relative to acquiring, holding and trading bitcoin directly on a peer-to-peer or other basis or via a digital asset exchange. The shares have been designed to remove obstacles associated with the complexities and operational burdens involved in a direct investment in bitcoin by providing an investment with a value that reflects the price of the bitcoin owned by the fund at such time, less the fund’s expenses.

What is the expense ratio of EZBC?

Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) charges an expense ratio of 0.00%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EZBC?

Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) manages $423.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is EZBC actively managed or an index fund?

EZBC's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was EZBC launched?

Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) launched in January 2024 and is managed by Franklin Templeton.

How has EZBC performed?

EZBC's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.