BITA vs BITO
iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF compared with ProShares Bitcoin ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BITA
iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
BITO
ProShares Bitcoin ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BITA yields more today: 13.06% vs 1.51% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- BITA is cheaper to own: 0.65% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
- BITA has the steadier distribution: consistency 85/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BITA | BITO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $62.08 | $10.83 |
| TTM yield | 4.35% | 22.80% |
| Forward yield | 13.06% | 1.51% |
| Annual payout per share | $8.106 | $0.164 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 1, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -75.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 85/100 | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | -32.4% |
| 1-year price return | — | -45.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 94.7M | 1.7B |
| Years paying | 0.3 | 3.7 |
| Sector / category | Digital Assets | Digital Assets |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BITA | BITO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 161.1 | 923.4 |
| Income per year | $1,306 | $151 |
| Income per month (avg) | $109 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BITA · Model BITO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITA Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | $0.6755 | Est. |
| BITA Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | $0.6755 | Est. |
| BITA Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.6755 | Est. |
| BITO Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0137 | Est. |
| BITO Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0137 | Est. |
| BITO Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0137 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BITA or BITO?
BITO currently has the higher trailing yield: BITA yields 4.35% and BITO yields 22.80%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BITA and BITO pay?
BITA pays every month and BITO pays every month. BITA's next ex-date is Nov 1, 2026 and BITO's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is BITA or BITO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BITA and BITO differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.