ARK Innovation ETF
Actively managed ETF focused on 'disruptive innovation' including AI, genomics, robotics, and blockchain.
Why This Week?
ARKK is the ultimate high-conviction, high-beta play on the future. Managed actively by Cathie Wood, it ignores broad market indices to concentrate heavily on companies poised to change the world. It provides massive upside potential during risk-on environments, but requires an iron stomach to handle its extreme drawdowns.
Key Metrics
Top Holdings
5 holdings shown. Weights are approximate.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Access to disruptive technologies and high-growth potential.
- Active management allows pivoting to new secular trends.
- High transparency (daily trade disclosures).
Risks & Weaknesses
- Extreme volatility and historically massive drawdowns.
- High expense ratio (0.75%).
- Heavy concentration in unprofitable or heavily shorted companies.
Alternatives Comparison
| ETF | Name | TER |
|---|---|---|
| ARKKThis Week | ARK Innovation ETF | 0.75% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | 0.20% |
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Want to Explore Further?
ARKK launched recently, so try backtesting SMH or SOXX as semiconductor proxies, or explore our ETF database for alternatives.
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