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Compare ESPO vs. IBIT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ESPO) and the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESPO | IBIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 227 | 119 |
Median incremental investment | $689.03 | $1,793.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,557.36 | $2,194.93 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESPO | IBIT | |
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Strategy | ESPO.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 74.41m in AUM and 25 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a one-to-one basis. | IBIT.AX was created on 2025-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short aud currency. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Nintendo Co Ltd (8.59 %) NetEase Inc ADR (7.22 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.20 %) | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (99.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Communication Services (70.55 %) Information Technology (21.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (7.58 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Japan (28.83 %) United States (25.78 %) China (23.59 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
ESPO | IBIT | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MVIS Global Video Gaming & eSports | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $14.42 | $21.31 |
Size | $74.139 million | $49.777 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.37 % | 0.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 13/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESPO | IBIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 227 | 119 |
Median incremental investment | $689.03 | $1,793.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,557.36 | $2,194.93 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESPO | IBIT | |
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ESPO | IBIT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |