ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) ETF Analysis

The ARKK Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is actively managed, with the primary objective of achieving substantial long-term capital growth. 0.75% expense ratio, $5.6B AUM, 10 holdings, inception 2014.

ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

The ARKK Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is actively managed, with the primary objective of achieving substantial long-term capital growth. 0.75% expense ratio, $5.6B AUM, 10 holdings, inception 2014.

ETF Overview

Under typical market conditions, it strategically invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities from both domestic and foreign companies that are integral to its central investment theme of disruptive innovation.

The ARKK Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is actively managed, with the primary objective of achieving substantial long-term capital growth. Under typical market conditions, it strategically invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities from both domestic and foreign companies that are integral to its central investment theme of disruptive innovation. ARK Innovation ETF provides exposure to the equity market. The portfolio is concentrated with 10 holdings. Sector allocation is spread across 6 sectors, with Healthcare as the largest at 29.1%.

Risk Metrics

ARK Innovation ETF holds only 10 positions, creating elevated concentration risk where poor performance from a few holdings can significantly impact returns. With a beta of 2.46, this fund is more volatile than the broader market. The 0.75% expense ratio is above average and will reduce net returns over time.

Expense Ratio

0.75%

What does ARKK hold?

Holding	Weight
TESLA INC (TSLA)	9.16%
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHN-CL A (SPCX)	5.98%
TEMPUS AI INC-CL A (TEM)	5.21%
CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP INC (CRCL)	4.66%
CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG (CRSP)	4.59%
SHOPIFY INC - CLASS A (SHOP)	4.53%
COINBASE GLOBAL INC -CLASS A (COIN)	4.01%
TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORP (TWST)	3.82%
ROBINHOOD MARKETS INC - A (HOOD)	3.60%
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC-A (PLTR)	3.59%

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Healthcare	29.1%
Technology	25.9%
Financial Services	14.8%
Consumer Cyclical	12.3%
Industrials	10.8%
Communication Services	7.1%

Country	Weight
United States	85.2%
Switzerland	4.7%
Canada	4.7%
Other	2.8%
Cayman Islands	1.6%
Taiwan	1.0%
Ireland	0.0%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

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Risk Metrics

Beta: 2.46

Questions & Answers

What is ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)?

The ARKK Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is actively managed, with the primary objective of achieving substantial long-term capital growth.

Under typical market conditions, it strategically invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities fro It holds 10 securities. With $5.6B in assets under management, it is one of the larger funds in its category.

What is the expense ratio for ARKK?

ARK Innovation ETF has an expense ratio of 0.75%, which is considered higher than average for equity ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $75.

Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

What are the top holdings in ARKK?

The three largest positions in ARK Innovation ETF are TESLA INC (TSLA, 9.2%), SPACE EXPLORATION TECHN-CL A (SPCX, 6.0%), TEMPUS AI INC-CL A (TEM, 5.2%). Together these top three holdings represent 20.4% of the fund, out of 10 total positions.

The fund is relatively diversified across its holdings.

What sectors does ARKK invest in?

ARK Innovation ETF allocates across 6 sectors. The largest sector exposures are Healthcare (29.1%), Technology (25.9%), Financial Services (14.8%). The sector allocation provides broad market exposure across multiple industries.

How long has ARKK been around?

ARK Innovation ETF was launched in 2014, making it 12 years old. With over a decade of history, it has navigated various market conditions. It is managed by ARK.