The Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF is heavily correlated with Bitcoin and primarily invests in crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase and Bitcoin miners. Despite a bullish outlook on Bitcoin, I have concerns about FDIG's heavy exposure to Coinbase, which I currently don't favor. FDIG's price relative to Bitcoin is down 33% since July, making it cheap relative to Bitcoin, but key support levels must hold.
The Fidelity Crypto Industry and Digital Payments ETF offers focused exposure to cryptocurrency-related companies, but I believe there are better alternatives for investors interested in the crypto and blockchain space. While FDIG is one of the better-performing ETFs in its category, it suffers from a high expense ratio (0.39%) and a steep bid/ask spread (0.88%), making it an inefficient choice. For investors looking to outperform Bitcoin, I recommend MicroStrategy, which has historically outperformed during bull markets. For broader blockchain exposure, buy FDIG's top 10 holdings directly.