BITO vs DFII
ProShares Bitcoin ETF compared with FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BITO
ProShares Bitcoin ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
DFII
FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- DFII yields more today: 18.96% vs 1.51% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year DFII delivered the higher total return: -29.7% vs -32.4% (price change plus payouts).
- DFII is cheaper to own: 0.85% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
- DFII has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BITO | DFII |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $10.83 | $14.23 |
| TTM yield | 22.80% | 18.96% |
| Forward yield | 1.51% | 18.96% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.164 | $2.698 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.85% |
| 1-year payout growth | -75.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 0/100 | 80/100 |
| 1-year total return | -32.4% | -29.7% |
| 1-year price return | -45.0% | -40.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.7B | 21.4M |
| Years paying | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| 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
| BITO | DFII | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 923.4 | 702.6 |
| Income per year | $151 | $1,896 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $158 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BITO · Model DFII
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| DFII Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2248 | Est. |
| DFII Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2248 | Est. |
| DFII Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2248 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BITODFII
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, BITO or DFII?
BITO currently has the higher trailing yield: BITO yields 22.80% and DFII yields 18.96%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BITO and DFII pay?
BITO pays every month and DFII pays every month. BITO's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and DFII's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is BITO or DFII better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BITO and DFII 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.