REX Shares bundles 9 ETFs into one GIF fund – Diversification or dilution?

Diversification remains central to investor strategy.

Leaning into that, REX Shares has introduced the REX Growth & Income Universe ETF (GIF). It combines its nine ETFs into a single fund, offering “diversified” exposure that includes crypto-linked assets.

In other words, unlike traditional Bitcoin [BTC] or Ethereum [ETH] ETFs that track a single asset class, GIF spreads risk across multiple stocks spanning tech, retail, healthcare, and crypto-related sectors, making it a structurally broader investment approach.

Source: Businesswire

Looking at the details, three of the nine underlying ETFs are directly crypto-linked – MSII (Strategy, known for its BTC holdings), COII (Coinbase, a crypto exchange), and HOII (Robinhood, which offers crypto trading).

From a structure standpoint, each ETF targets 1.25x exposure to its stock and uses covered calls on roughly half of its holdings to generate weekly income. All while the rest remains invested to benefit if the stock price rises.

In practical terms, REX Shares is trying to mix steady income with sustained stock upside, while keeping diversification intact. However, as noted by AMBCrypto, this also raises a structural question.

Recent cycles have seen halving returns shrink amid heavier ETF flows. In such an environment, does REX Shares’ approach reflect a shift towards more risk-managed crypto exposure, or does it risk further capping the upside?

REX Shares’ income strategy meets post-halving reality

The difference between traditional ETFs and REX lies in the structure.

Traditional ETFs typically track an index (like Bitcoin), maintain 1x exposure, and rely on price appreciation for returns. REX’s model, by contrast, layers in leverage and covered calls to generate weekly income.

Why does that matter? As AMBCrypto notes, this is where the shift becomes clear. REX Shares is leaning towards “engineered yield” over pure crypto beta, reflecting the cooling momentum seen in traditional ETFs.

Source: TradingView (IBIT/USD)

Take BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as a case in point. 

In risk-off markets, IBIT sees significant outflows, amplifying downside pressure. With two consecutive negative quarters, the fund has declined by nearly 50%, underscoring the volatility tied to single-asset exposure.

The result? Prolonged outflows limit BTC accumulation. REX Shares, on the other hand, focuses on a mix of diversified exposure and income generation rather than relying solely on price movements. This makes it better aligned to the current post-halving market reality.

Final Summary

• REX Shares’ GIF combines nine ETFs, using modest leverage and covered calls to generate weekly income.
• Unlike pure crypto ETFs, REX’s structure emphasizes diversification, making it better aligned with the current post-halving market environment.