New Sector ETFs Begin Trading

Amplify ETFs has launched two new exchange-traded funds targeting two of the most disruptive trends in digital finance: stablecoins and asset tokenization. The funds, trading under the tickers STBQ and TKNQ, began trading this week, offering investors targeted exposure to companies building the infrastructure for these emerging sectors.

Investment Strategy and Cost

Each fund carries an expense ratio of 69 basis points (0.69%). The Amplify Stablecoin & CBDC ETF (STBQ) focuses on companies involved in the development, use, and infrastructure of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies. The Amplify Tokenization ETF (TKNQ) invests in businesses enabling the digitization of real-world assets—from real estate and commodities to intellectual property—on blockchain networks.

Filling a Market Gap

"These ETFs represent a first-of-their-kind approach to capturing the value being created beyond just cryptocurrency prices," said a market analyst. "They allow investors to bet on the enabling technologies and financial services that power stablecoin transactions and the tokenization economy, which many see as the next major evolution for capital markets."

  • STBQ (Stablecoin & CBDC ETF): Targets companies in payments, banking, and tech supporting stablecoin adoption.
  • TKNQ (Tokenization ETF): Focuses on firms in financial services, software, and platforms facilitating asset tokenization.

The launch comes as institutional interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure grows, moving the investment narrative from speculative crypto assets to the foundational businesses building the future of digital finance.