Data as of .
IBLC vs STCE: which is really different?
IBLC and STCE hold 35% of their weight in the same names, and IBLC returned more over the year.
ETFIQ Off-Index Score: STCE scores higher
How much of it is not the index it is sold as an alternative to?
A percentile among the 379 thematic ETFs with a holdings filing. It is a position in a set, not a rating, and neither end of it is a recommendation. All thematic ETFs ranked by it · How it is computed
35% of the two portfolios are the same securities at the same weight.
What they hold in common
By the books each fund has filed, IBLC and STCE hold 35% of their money in the same securities at the same weight.
| Holding | IBLC | STCE |
|---|---|---|
| IREN | 9.39% | 4.74% |
| HUT CORP | 6.49% | 4.36% |
| COINBASE GLOBAL INC CLASS A | 12.29% | 4.03% |
| RIOT PLATFORMS | 4.88% | 3.92% |
| CORE SCIENTIFIC INC | 3.26% | 3.93% |
| MARA HOLDINGS | 2.95% | 4.39% |
| GALAXY DIGITAL INC CLASS A | 2.76% | 5.03% |
| CIPHER DIGITAL INC | 3.69% | 2.60% |
| CLEANSPARK | 2.11% | 5.09% |
| ROBINHOOD MARKETS CLASS A | 1.40% | 3.60% |
| APPLIED DIGITAL | 4.37% | 1.14% |
| BITDEER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP CLASS A | 1.11% | 6.58% |
| Only in IBLC | Only in STCE |
|---|---|
| CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP INC CLASS A 10.36% | BITMINE IMMERSION TECHNOLOGIES 5.31% |
| ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES 4.56% | TRUMP MEDIA TECHNOLOGY GROUP 4.53% |
| MASTERCARD CLASS A 3.80% | BIT DIGITAL 3.46% |
| NVIDIA 3.76% | STRATEGY INC CLASS A 3.40% |
| TENCENT HOLDINGS 3.68% | INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC CLAS 2.80% |
| TERAWULF 3.51% | BLOCK CLASS A 2.55% |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES 3.33% | WISDOMTREE 1.97% |
| IONIC DIGITAL INC CLASS A 2.02% | MONEX GROUP 1.97% |
Weight overlap is an ETFIQ calculation: for every security both funds hold, the smaller of the two weights, summed. Above 50%, holding both is close to holding one of them twice. Holdings dated Sep 18, 2026.
Performance, window by window
| Window | Total return | vs the S&P 500 | vs the Nasdaq-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBLC | STCE | IBLC | STCE | IBLC | STCE | |
| 3 months | −7.8% | −9.2% | −10.0 pts | −11.4 pts | −5.3 pts | −6.7 pts |
| 6 months | +23.1% | +31.6% | +5.1 pts | +13.6 pts | −1.1 pts | +7.4 pts |
| 1 year | −3.5% | −4.8% | −20.1 pts | −21.4 pts | −25.3 pts | −26.6 pts |
| 3 years | +212.2% | +255.3% | +133.8 pts | +176.9 pts | +114.0 pts | +157.2 pts |
| Since launch | +131.6% | +194.3% | +37.7 pts | +99.8 pts | −2.2 pts | +66.5 pts |
| IBLC iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF Holds 50 stocks in blockchain and crypto equities, 35% of its weight in S&P 500 companies | STCE Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF Holds 35 stocks in blockchain and crypto equities, 13% of its weight in S&P 500 companies | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | iShares | Schwab |
| Theme | Blockchain and crypto equities | Blockchain and crypto equities |
| In the S&P 500 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Active share vs the S&P 500 | 92.7% | 99.6% |
| In the Nasdaq-100 | 10.2% | 3.2% |
| Holdings | 50 | 35 |
| Top ten, share of the fund | 65.9% | 54.0% |
| Expense ratio | 0.47% | 0.30% |
| Fee for the differing part | 0.51% | 0.30% |
| Total return, 1 year | −3.5% | −4.8% |
| vs the S&P 500 | −20.1 pts | −21.4 pts |
| vs the Nasdaq-100 | −25.3 pts | −26.6 pts |
| Below its high | −20.7% | −32.6% |
| Net assets | $89m | $270m |
IBLC in plain words
By weight, 35% of IBLC's portfolio is stocks that are also in the S&P 500; its active share against the S&P 500 is 93%. The top ten holdings are 66% of the fund across 50 positions, as published by its issuer for Sep 18, 2026. Over the year to Sep 18, 2026 the fund returned −3.5% with distributions reinvested against +16.6% for the S&P 500, so a holder was behind by 20.1 pts. It sits 20.7% below its all-time high of Oct 15, 2025.
STCE in plain words
By weight, 13% of STCE's portfolio is stocks that are also in the S&P 500; its active share against the S&P 500 is 100%. The top ten holdings are 54% of the fund across 35 positions, as published by its issuer for Sep 18, 2026. Over the year to Sep 18, 2026 the fund returned −4.8% with distributions reinvested against +16.6% for the S&P 500, so a holder was behind by 21.4 pts. It sits 32.6% below its all-time high of Oct 15, 2025.
Questions people ask
- Do IBLC and STCE hold the same stocks?
- By their latest filings, 35% of their books are the same securities at the same weight, which is a meaningful overlap. Overlap is the sum of the smaller weight of every security they share.
- Which is more different from the S&P 500, IBLC or STCE?
- IBLC has 35% of its weight in S&P 500 names and STCE has 13%, so STCE differs more from the index.
- Which is cheaper, IBLC or STCE?
- IBLC charges 0.47% a year and STCE charges 0.30%, so STCE is cheaper. Fees come from each fund's prospectus.
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