Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK)
| Assets | $1.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| PE Ratio | 24.76 |
| Shares Out | 18.85M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | 112.29% |
| Volume | 254,741 |
| Open | 56.74 |
| Previous Close | 57.11 |
| Day's Range | 56.00 - 57.40 |
| 52-Week Low | 28.76 |
| 52-Week High | 57.40 |
| Beta | 2.05 |
| Holdings | 54 |
| Inception Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
About BLOK
Fund Home PageThe Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund is an actively managed portfolio mainly consisting of global equities focusing on blockchain technology. BLOK was launched on Jan 16, 2018 and is issued by Amplify Investments.
Top 10 Holdings
41.36% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Metaplanet Inc. | 3350 | 6.41% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | 5.68% |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. | COIN | 4.91% |
| Galaxy Digital Inc. | GLXY | 3.98% |
| Core Scientific, Inc. | CORZ | 3.94% |
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MSTR | 3.93% |
| Roblox Corporation | RBLX | 3.54% |
| CleanSpark, Inc. | CLSK | 3.06% |
| Block, Inc. | XYZ | 2.99% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 2.93% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $2.5903 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.34363 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $5.75022 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.65799 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.3855 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.1919 | Jan 2, 2019 |
Performance
BLOK had a total return of 68.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.90%.
News
Midyear Symposium Covers Thematic Comeback
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BLOK: Not The Pick For Risk Off Environment
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BLOK: Context Evolving From Regulation To Innovation
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BLOK: Crypto Stocks Break Out Ahead Of Election (Rating Upgrade)
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Amplify ETFs Wins Distinguished ETF Award from With Intelligence
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Investing In Blockchain Technology With The BLOK ETF
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These ETF strategies were big winners in 2023. Here's where one CFRA analyst sees them going next year.
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ETF investors flee cash-like government bond funds, favor riskier assets in ‘bullish buying'
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BLOK: When The Bear Dust Settles, This ETF Will Be On My Short List To Buy
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