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 2023/06/02
TICKER
HBLK
TSX
CURRENCY
CAD
Unhedged
NAV
$10.19
Updated Daily
MKT PRICE CLOSE
$10.18
Updated Daily
NET AUM*
$20.07M
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 May 31, 2023
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Number of Equity Securities: 35 |
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Average Market Capitalization (CAD): $212B |
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Average Market Capitalization for Emerging (CAD): $10.77B |
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Average Market Capitalization for Large Cap (CAD): $580B |
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Average P/E 20.8x |
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Average 5 Year Return on Equity -1.53% |
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Emerging Weighting: 64.10% |
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Large Cap Weighting: 35.00% |
Blockchain Industry Allocation
As at May 31, 2023
Holdings
As at May 31, 2023
| Name | Ticker | Weight | Sector | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPAM Systems, Inc. | EPAM US | 6.9% | Software/ Tech Services | United States |
| Riot Blockchain, Inc. | RIOT US | 6.9% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Block, Inc. | SQ US | 6.7% | Crypto Trading/ Wallets | United States |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. | COIN US | 6.5% | Crypto Trading/ Wallets | United States |
| Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. | MARA US | 6.5% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Nuvei Corporation | NVEI CN | 5.9% | Payment Processors | Canada |
| Overstock.com, Inc. | OSTK US | 4.7% | Other Blockchain | United States |
| Accenture PLC | ACN US | 3.7% | Large Cap | United States |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL US | 3.7% | Large Cap | United States |
| Infosys Limited | INFY US | 3.6% | Large Cap | United States |
| Intel Corporation | INTC US | 3.6% | Large Cap | United States |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT US | 3.6% | Large Cap | United States |
| Conduent Incorporated | CNDT US | 3.5% | Software/ Tech Services | United States |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM US | 3.5% | Large Cap | United States |
| Wipro Limited | WIT US | 3.5% | Large Cap | United States |
| SAP SE | SAP US | 3.4% | Large Cap | United States |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA US | 3.2% | Large Cap | United States |
| Visa Inc. | V US | 3.2% | Large Cap | United States |
| Hut 8 Mining Corp. | HUT CN | 2.4% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| CleanSpark, Inc. | CLSK US | 2.1% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. | GLXY CN | 1.9% | Digital Assets & Services | Canada |
| Paysafe Limited | PSFE US | 1.8% | Payment Processors | United States |
| HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. | HIVE CN | 1.5% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| Bitfarms Ltd. | BITF CN | 1.4% | Crypto Miners | Canada |
| TeraWulf Inc. | WULF US | 1.3% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Bit Digital, Inc. | BTBT US | 1.2% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Cash and other assets and liabilities | 0.9% | |||
| Iris Energy Limited | IREN US | 0.8% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Bakkt Holdings, Inc. | BKKT US | 0.6% | Digital Assets & Services | United States |
| Quisitive Technology Solutions, Inc. | QUIS CN | 0.6% | Software/ Tech Services | Canada |
| Argo Blockchain PLC | ARBK US | 0.3% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Mawson Infrastructure Group, Inc. | MIGI US | 0.2% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. | SDIG US | 0.2% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| Ault Alliance, Inc. | AULT US | 0.1% | Crypto Miners | United States |
| NetCents Technology Inc. | NC CN | 0.1% | Payment Processors | Canada |
| Voyager Digital Ltd. | VOYG CN | 0.0% | Crypto Trading/ Wallets | Canada |
Annualized Performance
As at April 30, 2023
| Ticker | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | 4Y | 5Y | SI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBLK | 0.59 | 2.70 | (1.03) | 22.10 | (28.63) | (34.63) | 15.08 | 9.76 | 2.98 | 0.64 |
Calendar Year Performance †
As at April 30, 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)
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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| ETF Facts |
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| Investor Brochure |
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| Regulatory ETF Facts |
| Document | Language | Type | |
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| ETF Facts | English | French | Information Materials |
| Investor Booklet | English | - | Information Materials |
| ETF Products Booklet | English | French | Information Materials |
| Regulatory ETF Facts | English | French | Regulatory ETF Facts |
| Prospectus | English | French | Prospectus |
| 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 Interim Financial Statements | English | French | Statements/MRFPs |
| 2022 Interim Management Report of Fund Performance | English | French | Statements/MRFPs |
| 2022 Quarterly Summary - Q3 | English | - | Portfolio Disclosure |
| 2022 Quarterly Summary - Q1 | English | - | Portfolio Disclosure |
| MER Summary | English | - | MER Summary |
| Index Rule Book | English | - | Index Rule Book |
| PFIC Annual Information Statement | English | - | Information Materials |
| Proxy Voting Policy | English | - | Proxy Voting |
| July 1, 2021 to September 15, 2021 Proxy Summary | English | - | Proxy Voting |
| September 16, 2021 to June 30, 2022 Proxy Summary | English | - | Proxy Voting |
HBLK Historical Documents (CLICK HERE)
Investment Objective
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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ETF Facts
As at May 31, 2023
| Quick ETF Facts | 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 including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. The Fund is not guaranteed, its values changes 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.