Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF
Carbon Neutral
An environmentally-friendly way to buy Bitcoin. Ninepoint will use a portion of its management fee to offset the carbon produced by the Bitcoin held in this ETF. A world’s first! Learn more about our journey.
Simple
A convenient way to get exposure to pure Bitcoin by purchasing an ETF on a recognized global stock exchange: the TSX. No wallets. No passwords. No conversion. No hassle.
Secure
Ninepoint is an Alternatives expert whose oversight and compliance expertise goes back more than a decade. Learn why that's important.
The Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF features best-in-class custody counterparties who custody billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and major asset managers.
Your Bitcoin investment is kept in “cold storage” – offline storage that protects your investments from unauthorized access.
Backed by Thought-Leadership
Ninepoint’s Digital Asset Group is a global leader in blockchain and cryptoassets. Learn more here.
How we make a Bitcoin ETF carbon neutral
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Why we chose to go carbon neutral with this ETF
We are living up to our commitment to offer investors innovative investment products and solutions.
We are putting our investors' interests first: Ninepoint is paying the entire cost of the carbon offset ourselves, out of our management fee.
We are contributing to helping Bitcoin reach its potential in a more sustainable way.
We are providing a blueprint that others in our investment industry can follow.
We are aligning our business with our beliefs and a worthy global cause.
Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I learn about Bitcoin?
A: You can find out more on our Digital Assets Group website
Q: Is it true Bitcoin has a large carbon footprint?
A: Over 40% of Bitcoin mining is renewable and Bitcoin is decarbonizing quickly. However, Ninepoint has taken the additional step of offsetting the carbon footprint of the Bitcoin held by the Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF. 100% of that cost comes out of our management fee.
Q: How does Ninepoint's management fee compare to others in the industry?
A: Ninepoint's management fee of 0.70% is one of the lowest in the industry. Low fees mean better returns for you, our investor.
Q: Is the Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF eligible for my RRSP and TFSA?
A: Yes. Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF can be held in any registered account
Q: How does Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF purchase its Bitcoin?
A: Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF works with large, sophisticated and regulated entities such as exchanges and over-the-counter trading firms to purhcase its Bitcoin. The market for Bitcoin is very liquid. For example, Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF was able to purchase US $180 million of Bitcoin in less than a day without having any impact on the market price.
Q: Do I need to download a wallet to buy Bitcoin Trust?
A: No. You simply buy it on the stock exchange, like any other stock or security
Q: Can I buy Bitcoin on the TSX?
A: You can't buy Bitcoin, but you can buy units of the Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF as easily as you would buy any other stock or security
Q: Where is the Bitcoin custodied and is it secure?
A: The Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF custodies its Bitcoin with Gemini, which is a New York licensed trust company. Gemini custodies billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and major asset managers. They also have a $200 million insurance policy in place for added security.
Q: Are you fully invested in Bitcoin at all times?
A: Yes. Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF is always fully invested in Bitcoin. Other funds employ derivatives which can increase tracking error. Ninepoint believes that the Bitcoin ETF, in the long run, gives investors the best exposure to Bitcoin
Q: What Bitcoin price is used to calculate the Net Asset Value of the Bitcoin Trust?
A: The Bitcoin ETF uses the MVIS Bitcoin Index
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Regulatory Documents
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Ticker (TSX) & Fund Codes
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Fund Details
Fund Type Digital Assets Inception Date ETF: January 27, 2021 Registered Tax Plan Status RRSP,RRIF,RDSP, DPSP,RESP, TFSA Management Fee ETF: 0.70% CUSIP 654449107 ISIN CA6544491070 Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) ETF Management Expense Ratio (MER) not to exceed 1.45%. If MER falls below 1.45%, savings are passed to fund investors.
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The historical NAV chart does not represent performance of the Fund. It is shown to illustrate the daily movement of the NAV and does not include reinvested distributions. Please note that the Fund's units trade on the TSX where investors will generally buy or sell the Fund's units at Market Price. Investors may pay more or less than the NAV and may also incur brokerage commissions for such transactions.
The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns, including changes in unit value and do not take into account sales, redemption or optional charges or income taxes payable by a security holder that would have reduced returns.
The Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF is generally exposed to the following risks. See the simplified prospectus of the Fund for a description of these risks: No Assurance in Achieving Investment Objectives; Loss of Investment; Fluctuations in Value of Bitcoin; Concentration Risk; Risks Related to Passive Investments; Reliance on the Manager and the Sub-Custodian; Trading Price of Units; No Ownership Interest in the Portfolio; Changes in Legislation; Conflicts of Interest; Valuation of Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF; Manager, Custodian and Sub-Custodian Standard of Care; SOC 2 Type 2 Report of the SubCustodian; Potential Conflicts of Interest; Limited Operating History; Not a Trust Company; U.S. Currency Exposure; Cyber Security Risk; Tax Risk; COVID-19 Outbreak; Multi-Class Structure Risk; Cryptocurrency Risk; Short History Risk; Limited History of the Bitcoin Market; Volatility in the Price of Bitcoin; Potential Decrease in Global Demand for Bitcoin; Financial Institutions May Refuse to Support Transactions Involving Bitcoin; Insurance Risk; Residency of the Sub-Custodian; Liability of Unitholders; Underlying Value Risk; Top Bitcoin Holders Control a Significant Percentage of the Outstanding Bitcoin; Regulation of Bitcoin; Loss of “Private Keys”; Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings May Become Illiquid; Improper Transfers; Uncertain Regulatory Framework; Dependence on Bitcoin Developers; Issues with the Cryptography Underlying the Bitcoin Network; Disputes on the Development of the Bitcoin Network may Lead to Delays in the Development of the Network; Significant Increase in Bitcoin Interest Could Affect the Ability of the Bitcoin Network to Accommodate Demand; Bitcoin’s Blockchain may Temporarily or Permanently Fork and/or Split; Dependence on the Internet; Risk if Entity Gains a 51% Share of the Bitcoin Network; Concentration of Transaction Confirmation Processing Power in China; Possible Increase in Transaction Fees; Attacks on the Bitcoin Network; Decrease in Block Reward; Competitors to Bitcoin; Significant Energy Consumption to run the Bitcoin Network; Regulation of Bitcoin Trading Platforms; Limited Operating History of Bitcoin Trading Platforms; Hacking of Bitcoin Trading Platforms May Have a Negative Impact on Perception of the Security of the Bitcoin Network; Different Prices of Bitcoin on the Bitcoin Trading Platforms May Adversely Affect the NAV of the Units; Closure of Bitcoin Trading Platform(s); Liquidity Constraints on Bitcoin Markets may Impact Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings; Risk of Manipulation on Bitcoin Trading Platforms; Settlement of Transactions on the Bitcoin Network.
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Are You An Accredited Investor?
An investment in this Fund requires the financial ability and willingness to accept the high risks and lack of liquidity inherent in this type of an investment. Investors in the Fund must be prepared to bear such risks for an extended period of time and should review suitability with their Investment Advisor.
The minimum subscription amount is $150,000.00 in all jurisdictions, unless you meet the definition of "accredited investor" under National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions.
If you meet the definition "accredited investor" (see below), you may invest a minimum of $25,000. Please consult the Offering Memorandum to determine your qualification status. Investment Advisors should consult their company's internal policies.
The Subscriber, or one or more beneficial purchasers for whom the Subscriber is acting, is (i) a resident of, or the purchase and sale of securities to the Subscriber is otherwise subject to the securities legislation of one of the following: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories, or Nunavut, and the Subscriber is (and will at the time of acceptance of the Subscription be) an accredited investor within the meaning of National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions ("NI 45-106") because the Subscriber is one of the following:
| (a) | a Canadian financial institution, or a Schedule III bank; |
| (b) | the Business Development Bank of Canada incorporated under the Business Development Bank of Canada Act (Canada); |
| (c) | a subsidiary of any person referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b), if the person owns all of the voting securities of the subsidiary, except the voting securities required by law to be owned by directors of that subsidiary; |
| (d) | a person registered under the securities legislation of a jurisdiction of Canada as an adviser or dealer, other than a person registered solely as a limited market dealer under one or both of the Securities Act (Ontario) or the Securities Act (Newfoundland and Labrador); |
| (e) | an individual registered or formerly registered under the securities legislation of a jurisdiction of Canada as a representative of a person referred to in paragraph (d); |
| (f) | the Government of Canada or a jurisdiction of Canada, or any crown corporation, agency or wholly owned entity of the Government of Canada or a jurisdiction of Canada; |
| (g) | a municipality, public board or commission in Canada and a metropolitan community, school board, the Comité de gestion de la taxe scolaire de l'île de Montréal or an intermunicipal management board in Québec; |
| (h) | any national, federal, state, provincial, territorial or municipal government of or in any foreign jurisdiction, or any agency of that government; |
| (i) | a pension fund that is regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (Canada), a pension commission or similar regulatory authority of a jurisdiction of Canada; |
| (j) | an individual who, either alone or with a spouse, beneficially owns financial assets having an aggregate realizable value that before taxes, but net of any related liabilities, exceeds $1,000,000; |
| (k) | an individual whose net income before taxes exceeded $200,000 in each of the 2 most recent calendar years or whose net income before taxes combined with that of a spouse exceeded $300,000 in each of the 2 most recent calendar years and who, in either case, reasonably expects to exceed that net income level in the current calendar year; (Note: If individual accredited investors wish to purchase through wholly-owned holding companies or similar entities, such purchasing entities must qualify under section (t) below, which must be initialled.) |
| (l) | an individual who, either alone or with a spouse, has net assets of at least $5,000,000; |
| (m) | a person, other than an individual or investment fund, that has net assets of at least $5,000,000 as shown on its most recently prepared financial statements; |
| (n) | an investment fund that distributes or has distributed its securities only to:
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| (o) | an investment fund that distributes or has distributed securities under a prospectus in a jurisdiction of Canada for which the regulator or, in Québec, the securities regulatory authority, has issued a receipt; |
| (p) | a trust company or trust corporation registered or authorized to carry on business under the Trust and Loan Companies Act (Canada) or under comparable legislation in a jurisdiction of Canada or a foreign jurisdiction, acting on behalf of a fully managed account managed by the trust company or trust corporation, as the case may be; |
| (q) | a person acting on behalf of a fully managed account managed by that person, if that person:
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| (r) | a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada) that, in regard to the trade, has obtained advice from an eligibility adviser or an adviser registered under the securities legislation of the jurisdiction of the registered charity to give advice on the securities being traded; |
| (s) | an entity organized in a foreign jurisdiction that is analogous to any of the entities referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) or paragraph (i) in form and function; |
| (t) | a person in respect of which all of the owners of interests, direct, indirect or beneficial, except the voting securities required by law to be owned by directors, are persons that are accredited investors; |
| (u) | an investment fund that is advised by a person registered as an adviser or a person that is exempt from registration as an adviser, or; |
| (v) | a person that is recognized or designated by the securities regulatory authority or, except in Ontario and Québec, the regulator as an accredited investor. |
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