BlackRock Canada launched the iShares Equity + Bitcoin ETF Portfolio (IBQT) on the TSX, targeting about 97% global equities and 3% Bitcoin exposure.

XINT, also launched by BlackRock Canada, carries a 0.23% management fee, while IBQT’s fee stands at 0.22%.

Both IBQT and XINT are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited as part of the RBC iShares alliance.

The release includes a standard disclaimer noting information is not trading advice and recommending independent research or professional consultation before investing.

The press release originates from Newsfile and notes the event on August 13, 2026 in Toronto, with a linked video of the market-opening ceremony.

BlackRock remains the world’s largest asset manager with about $15.3 trillion in assets under management.

The announcements position these products as straightforward, cost-effective vehicles for broad global exposure and enhanced diversification for Canadian investors.

BlackRock stock (BLK) had risen about 4% year-to-date, trading around $1,128.16 per share in USD.

IBQT aims to provide a regulated, familiar route to crypto exposure, reflecting a trend of traditional managers integrating digital assets into mainstream products.

The story situates IBQT within growing institutional interest in digital assets and the normalization of crypto in regulated markets, suggesting broader adoption.

IBQT includes equities from Canada, the U.S., and emerging markets, per BlackRock’s release.

Details on IBQT’s fees and exact allocations were not specified in the release.