iShares Bitcoin Trust vs BlackRock TCP Capital Corp — how do they compare? iShares Bitcoin Trust trades at $36.22, while BlackRock TCP Capital Corp trades at $3.93 (market cap $327.64M). The key difference: BlackRock TCP Capital Corp pays a 19.46% dividend while iShares Bitcoin Trust pays none, and BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Bitcoin Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IBIT | TCPC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Crypto-linked | Financials |
52-Week High | $71.29 | $7.26 |
52-Week Low | $33.29 | $3.13 |
Market Cap | — | $327.64M |
Dividend Yield | — | 19.46% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
IBIT is a spot Bitcoin ETF that tracks the price of Bitcoin directly. Managed by BlackRock, it offers investors a regulated way to gain exposure to the digital asset within a traditional brokerage account.
Read more on IBIT →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp is a finance company specializing in middle-market lending. It aims for high returns through income and capital appreciation while prioritizing principal protection. The company invests in debt securities and earns revenue from interest payments, fees, and some equity appreciation.
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