Blockchain Technologies ETF
Canada’s First Blockchain Technologies ETF
Blockchain is a secure digital leger that is already revolutionizing diverse industries. The Blockchain Technologies ETF invests in securities tied to the emergence and adoption of blockchain technology. The ETF is designed to give investors pure-play exposure to the potentially world-changing uses of this technology.
Key Facts
As at 2023/12/01
TICKER
HBLK
TSX
CURRENCY
CAD
Unhedged
NAV
$12.66
Updated Daily
MKT PRICE CLOSE
$12.66
Updated Daily
NET AUM*
$22.16M
Updated Daily
MGMT STYLE
Index
-
DISTRIBUTIONS
Annually
If any
REBALANCE
Quarterly
Portfolio
MGMT FEE
0.65%
Annual
INCEPTION DATE
Jan. 31
2018
Portfolio Analysis‡
As at October 31, 2023
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Number of Equity Securities: 35 |
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Average Market Capitalization (CAD): $272B |
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Average Market Capitalization for Emerging (CAD): $9.51B |
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Average Market Capitalization for Large Cap (CAD): $630B |
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Average P/E 14.2x |
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Average 5 Year Return on Equity 4.00% |
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Emerging Weighting: 57.30% |
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Large Cap Weighting: 41.90% |
Blockchain Industry Allocation
As at October 31, 2023
Holdings
As at October 31, 2023
| Name | Ticker | Weight | Sector | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase Global, Inc. | COIN US | 7.3% | Crypto Trading/ Wallets | United States |
| EPAM Systems, Inc. | EPAM US | 7.2% | Software/ Tech Services | United States |
| Nuvei Corporation | NVEI CN | 6.1% | Payment Processors | Canada |
| Block, Inc. | SQ US | 5.1% | Crypto Trading/ Wallets | United States |
| Riot Platforms, Inc. | RIOT US | 4.8% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Intel Corporation | INTC US | 4.6% | Large Cap | United States |
| Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. | MARA US | 4.5% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT US | 4.5% | Large Cap | United States |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM US | 4.3% | Large Cap | United States |
| Infosys Limited | INFY US | 4.2% | Large Cap | United States |
| SAP SE | SAP US | 4.2% | Large Cap | United States |
| Visa Inc. | V US | 4.2% | Large Cap | United States |
| Accenture PLC | ACN US | 4.1% | Large Cap | United States |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA US | 4.1% | Large Cap | United States |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL US | 3.9% | Large Cap | United States |
| Wipro Limited | WIT US | 3.9% | Large Cap | United States |
| Overstock.com, Inc. | OSTK US | 3.8% | Other Blockchain | United States |
| Conduent Incorporated | CNDT US | 2.7% | Software/ Tech Services | United States |
| Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. | GLXY CN | 2.7% | Digital Assets & Services | Canada |
| Hut 8 Mining Corp. | HUT CN | 2.6% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| CleanSpark, Inc. | CLSK US | 2.4% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Paysafe Limited | PSFE US | 1.7% | Payment Processors | United States |
| HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. | HIVE CN | 1.4% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| Bitfarms Ltd. | BITF CN | 1.2% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| Bit Digital, Inc. | BTBT US | 0.9% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Iris Energy Limited | IREN US | 0.8% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| TeraWulf Inc. | WULF US | 0.8% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Cash and other assets and liabilities | 0.8% | |||
| Bakkt Holdings, Inc. | BKKT US | 0.4% | Digital Assets & Services | United States |
| Argo Blockchain PLC | ARBK US | 0.3% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Xunlei Limited | XNET US | 0.3% | Software/ Tech Services | United States |
| DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. | DMGI CN | 0.2% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| BIGG Digital Assets Inc. | BIGG CN | 0.1% | Digital Assets & Services | Canada |
| NetCents Technology Inc. | NC CN | 0.1% | Payment Processors | Canada |
| Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. | SDIG US | 0.1% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Imperalis Holding Corp. | IMPH US | 0.0% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Voyager Digital Ltd. | VOYG CN | 0.0% | Crypto Trading/ Wallets | Canada |
Annualized Performance
As at October 31, 2023
| Ticker | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | 4Y | 5Y | SI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBLK | 0.24 | (24.13) | (6.30) | 14.41 | (7.26) | (40.69) | (5.67) | 11.92 | 9.10 | (0.55) |
Calendar Year Performance †
As at October 31, 2023
| Ticker | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBLK | (62.31) | 41.73 | 149.81 | 21.10 | (47.60) |
Cumulative Growth $10,000 Invested
(NAV pricing)
The “Growth of $10,000 invested” chart shows the final value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in securities in this class/series of the fund as at the end of the investment period indicated and is not intended to reflect future values or returns on investment in such securities.
HBLK Historical Daily Prices (CLICK HERE)
Distributions
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Last Ex-dividend Date: 2021-12-30 |
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Last Record Date: 2021-12-31 |
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Last Distribution Per Unit: $3.8295 |
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Cash Distribution Frequency: Annually, if any |
| Ex-dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Class A | Distribution Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2021-12-31 | $3.8295 | Notional** |
** Notional non-cash distributions are paid annually (if any). There is no impact on net asset value per unit. The notional distribution is added to the cost base of the ETF and is taxable if not held in a registered account (RSP/RIF/TFSA and RESP).
Documents
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| Product Sheet |
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| Investor Brochure |
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| ETF Facts |
| Document | Language | Type | |
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| Product Sheet | English | French | Fund Documents |
| Investor Booklet | English | - | Fund Documents |
| ETF Facts | English | French | Regulatory |
| Prospectus | English | French | Regulatory |
| ETF Products Booklet | English | French | Information Materials |
| MER Summary | English | French | Information Materials |
| 2023 Interim Financial Statements | English | French | Statements/MRFPs |
| 2023 Interim Management Report of Fund Performance | English | French | Statements/MRFPs |
| 2023 Quarterly Summary - Q3 | English | - | Portfolio Disclosure |
| 2023 Quarterly Summary - Q1 | English | - | Portfolio Disclosure |
| 2022 Annual Financial Statements | English | French | Statements/MRFPs |
| 2022 Annual Management Report of Fund Performance | English | French | Statements/MRFPs |
| 2022 Quarterly Summary - Q3 | English | - | Portfolio Disclosure |
| 2022 Quarterly Summary - Q1 | English | - | Portfolio Disclosure |
| Index Rule Book | English | - | Index Rule Book |
| PFIC Annual Information Statement | English | - | Information Materials |
| Proxy Voting Policy | English | - | Proxy Voting |
| July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Proxy Summary | English | - | Proxy Voting |
HBLK Historical Documents (CLICK HERE)
Investment Goal
Blockchain Technologies ETF invests in equity securities that are exposed, directly or indirectly, to the development and implementation of blockchain technologies. The portfolio is comprised of a cross section of large-cap established companies and stand alone, emerging blockchain companies. The ETF seeks to track the performance of the Harvest Blockchain Technologies Index and is designed for capital appreciation opportunity.
Benefits of investing in HBLK
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Key ETF Details
As at October 31, 2023
| ETF Details | Unit |
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| TSX Code | HBLK |
| CUSIP | 09369T102 |
| Currency | CAD-Unhedged |
| Inception Date | 2018/01/31 |
| Management Style | Index |
| Eligible | RRSP | RRIF | RESP | TFSA |
| Portfolio Rebalancing | Quarterly |
| Management Fee | 0.65% |
| Distribution Frequency | Annually, if any |
| Risk Rating |  |
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Disclaimer
Blockchain Technologies ETF
Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in Harvest Exchange Traded Funds (managed by Harvest Portfolios Group Inc.). Please read the relevant prospectus before investing.The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns (except for figures of one year or less, which are simple total returns) including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns.The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax investment and all other decisions should be made with guidance from a qualified professional.
* Represents aggregate AUM of all classes denominated in Canadian dollars.
** Notional non-cash distributions are paid annually (if any). There is no impact on net asset value per unit. The notional distribution is added to the cost base of the ETF and is taxable if not held in a registered account (RSP/RIF/TFSA and RESP).
† The first year of Calendar Year Performance presents the rate of return from commencement of operations to December 31 of that year.
‡ Source: Bloomberg. Average statistics calculated based on portfolio weighted average. Dividend yield (gross) based on Bloomberg indicated 12 month yield of portfolios positions and does not represent the distribution yield paid to investors. The above information is for illustrative purposes only, is estimated and unaudited.