Amplify ETF Trust - Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with targeted exposure to companies involved in the development, management, and utilization of stablecoin technology and related blockchain infrastructure. The ETF tracks the Solactive Amplify Stablecoin Technology Index, which includes publicly traded companies engaged in stablecoin issuance, custody, payment processing, and supporting digital asset technologies; key holdings encompass issuers of USD-pegged stablecoins like USDT and USDC, blockchain networks optimized for stablecoin transactions, and firms providing wallet services or compliance solutions for stablecoin ecosystems. STBQ offers investors a diversified portfolio focused on the stablecoin sector, which facilitates low-volatility digital transactions, cross-border payments, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications; it primarily serves institutional and retail investors seeking cryptocurrency-adjacent exposure without direct holdings of volatile assets.
Amplify ETF Trust, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and established as part of Amplify ETFs' offerings since 2020, operates the STBQ fund across U.S. exchanges with global exposure to its underlying companies spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The fund emphasizes themes in blockchain and digital payments, targeting the burgeoning stablecoin market projected to exceed $200 billion in circulation. Recent developments include the ETF's launch in late 2024 amid rising regulatory clarity for stablecoins under U.S. frameworks, a strategic seed investment from Amplify's parent organization to bolster liquidity, and an expanded index methodology in Q1 2025 to incorporate emerging stablecoin infrastructure providers following key partnerships in the sector. In 2025, STBQ benefited from heightened institutional adoption, including integrations with major payment networks, positioning it for growth in tandem with stablecoin volumes surpassing traditional rails like SWIFT in select emerging markets.