# VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hodl for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Alternatives - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2024-01-04 The core purpose of this Trust is to replicate the market performance of Bitcoin, net of its operational expenditures. It functions purely as a passively managed entity, not aiming to achieve returns that surpass Bitcoin's underlying price movements. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $23.14 | | Expense Ratio | 0.20% | | Assets Under Management | $1.19B | | NAV | $22.99 | | Holdings Count | 1 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | — | | 52-Week Range | $16.40 – $32.85 | | Beta | 2.13 | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does HODL invest in? The core purpose of this Trust is to replicate the market performance of Bitcoin, net of its operational expenditures. It functions purely as a passively managed entity, not aiming to achieve returns that surpass Bitcoin's underlying price movements. ### What is the expense ratio of HODL? VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is HODL? VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) manages $1.19B 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 HODL actively managed or an index fund? HODL's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was HODL launched? VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) launched in January 2024 and is managed by VanEck. ### How has HODL performed? HODL'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. ### Does HODL pay a dividend? VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does HODL pay dividends? VanEck Bitcoin ETF pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is HODL's dividend yield? HODL's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is HODL's next ex-dividend date? HODL hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will HODL's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.20% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does HODL charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from HODL's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does HODL cost more than a fund like VOO? HODL's strategy (current expense ratio 0.20%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where HODL sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to HODL? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as HODL (0.20%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hodl - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hodl/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hodl/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hodl/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hodl/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.