ETF Education Report: Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ)

What this ETF is trying to do

The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (ticker: STBQ) is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on technology related to stablecoins and digital assets. Based on its top holdings, the fund includes various companies and digital asset trusts, such as Coinbase Global Inc and several crypto-related funds.

What the numbers show

As of October 5, 2026, the current price of STBQ is $23.76.

When looking at how the fund has performed recently, we look at "returns." A price return tells us how much the share price has changed. A total return includes both price changes and any cash payments made to investors.

For this ETF, the year-to-date (YTD) price return is approximately -5.21%. Because there were no distributions, the YTD total return is also approximately -5.21%. Data for one-year and three-year returns was not supplied.

Income and distribution explanation

Some investors look for ETFs that pay them regular cash, known as distributions. This is often called a "yield."

For STBQ, no distributions were detected over the last 12 months. The distribution yield is 0%. Because there are no payouts, this fund does not currently provide cash income to investors.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" is a term used when the value of the underlying assets in a fund decreases significantly. While a falling share price can sometimes be a sign of trouble, it does not always mean the NAV is eroding.

For this ETF, there is no severe erosion-risk flag. The erosion score was not provided because there is not enough verified price history available to calculate it.

Top Holdings

The following are the top holdings in this fund (note that this is a partial list):

• Other Assets and Liabilities: 17.07%

• StablecoinX Inc Class A: 5.28%

• Bitwise Solana Staking ETF: 5.12%

• Bitwise XRP ETF: 5.00%

• iShares Ethereum Trust ETF: 4.92%

• Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF: 4.82%

• Bakkt Inc Ordinary Shares Class A: 3.25%

• Gemini Space Station Inc Ordinary Shares-Class A: 3.21%

• Coinbase Global Inc Ordinary Shares Class A: 3.16%

Please remember that holdings can change over time.

Pros

• The fund provides exposure to a specific niche of technology and digital assets.

Cons

• The fund has experienced a negative price return so far this year.

• It does not currently pay out any distributions or income.

Beginner takeaway

STBQ is an ETF focused on stablecoin technology. Currently, the share price has declined by about 5.21% since the start of the year, and it does not pay out regular cash distributions to investors. Always remember that looking at price changes is different from looking at total returns, and a lack of income means you are relying solely on the share price changing to see a gain.