Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC)

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Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) is the spot Bitcoin ETF from Franklin Templeton, one of the oldest and most established global asset managers with over $1.5 trillion AUM. Launched January 11, 2024, on CBOE, EZBC is notable for Franklin Templeton self-custodying its Bitcoin through its own digital assets arm (Franklin Templeton Digital Assets), rather than using Coinbase. EZBC charges a 0.19% management fee — the lowest among US spot Bitcoin ETFs at launch.

Details

Aum: ~$520M
Type: Spot Bitcoin ETF
Issuer: Franklin Templeton
Ticker: EZBC
Aum Usd: 439390504
Country: United States
Manager: Franklin Templeton
Aum Date: 2025-12
Exchange: CBOE
Custodian: Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC
Fund Type: Spot ETF
Jurisdiction: US
Expense Ratio: 0.19%
Holds Spot Btc: Yes
Inception Date: 2024-01-11
Management Fee: 0.19%
Exchange Listed: CBOE
Bitcoin Holdings: 6244

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