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Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF ()
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Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF Overview
Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF (STBQ) is a passively managed Miscellaneous Digital Assets exchange-traded fund (ETF). Amplify ETFs launched the ETF in 2025.
The investment seeks investment results that generally correlate (before fees and expenses) to the total return performance of the MarketVectorTM Stablecoin Technology Index (the “Index”).
The index uses a rules-based methodology to measure the market performance of companies that are substantially involved in activities relating to the technology or infrastructure of stablecoins. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in Stablecoin Technology Companies and/or digital asset ETPs, as represented by the index. The fund is non-diversified.
About Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF (STBQ)
There are 3 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.61 years: Dustin Lewellyn (2025), Ernesto Tong (2025) and Christine Johanson (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: MarketVector Stablecoin Tech Ldrs TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF has 30 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 48.6% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF is part of the Other global asset class and is within the Miscellaneous ETF group. Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF has 8.5% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 51.2% There is 8.5% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF has 5.8% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $1 million in total assets, which is below the $564 million average for the Digital Assets category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
STBQ Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Digital Assets category. Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF has an expense ratio of 0.69%, which is 29% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 82% for the Digital Assets category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF returned 1.5%, which earned it a grade of C, as the Digital Assets category had an average return of 2.9%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 15.12% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income monthly and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Amplify Stablecoin Technology LeadersETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned -18.3%, 12.4 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of B.
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STBQ Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| STBQ Return (NAV) | 1.5% | -5.1% | na | na | na | na |
| STBQ Return (Price) | 1.4% | -5.1% | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.063% | 0.006% | na | na | na | na |
| Digital Assets Avg | 2.9% | -16.7% | -32.2% | 6.2% | -17.1% | 54.9% |
| STBQ Grade (NAV) | C | A | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -1.5% | 11.6% | na | na | na | na |
| STBQ Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
STBQ Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| STBQ Return (NAV) | -18.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| STBQ Return (Price) | -18.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.020% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Digital Assets Avg | -30.7% | -9.9% | 65.8% | 127.8% | -72.3% | 199.4% | 175.1% | 11.8% | -81.4% | 1391.4% | 119.9% |
| STBQ Grade (NAV) | B | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 12.4% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 2 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 2 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.69% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MarketVector Stablecoin Tech Ldrs TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Monthly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Lewellyn Dustin (2025), Tong Ernesto (2025), Johanson Christine (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 30 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 48.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 8.5% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 51.2% |
| Foreign Stock: | 8.5% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 34.5% |
| Cash: | 5.8% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Amplify ETFs |
| Phone Number: | 855-267-3837 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | December 22, 2025 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.69% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.97% |
