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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF , comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) has returned -22.56% so far this year and -17.92% over the past 12 months.
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
- 1D
- 1.95%
- 1M
- 3.26%
- YTD
- -22.56%
- 6M
- -40.85%
- 1Y
- -17.92%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 11, 2024, ARKB's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +46.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ARKB closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2024 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -14.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.27% | -21.65% | 3.26% | -22.56% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8.64% | -17.04% | -2.21% | 14.22% | 11.12% | 2.91% | 8.35% | -7.27% | 5.73% | -4.05% | -17.38% | -3.65% | -6.59% |
| 2024 | -9.00% | 46.37% | 13.97% | -16.77% | 14.34% | -11.21% | 8.65% | -10.04% | 8.26% | 10.07% | 38.81% | -3.82% | 99.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.91%, beta of 1.31, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 177.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 170.41% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.17 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.91%
- Beta
- 1.31
- R²
- 0.17
- Upside Capture
- 170.41%
- Downside Capture
- 177.65%
Expense Ratio
ARKB has an expense ratio of 0.21%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ARKB ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ARKB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | 0.90 | -1.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | 1.39 | -1.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.21 | -0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.39 | 1.40 | -1.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.84 | 6.61 | -7.44 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF . A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF was 49.30%, occurring on Feb 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF drawdown is 46.07%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -49.3% | Oct 7, 2025 | 84 | Feb 5, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -28.15% | Dec 18, 2024 | 75 | Apr 8, 2025 | 29 | May 20, 2025 | 104 |
| -27.4% | Mar 14, 2024 | 99 | Aug 5, 2024 | 66 | Nov 6, 2024 | 165 |
| -16.12% | Jan 12, 2024 | 7 | Jan 23, 2024 | 13 | Feb 9, 2024 | 20 |
| -11.95% | Aug 14, 2025 | 12 | Aug 29, 2025 | 25 | Oct 6, 2025 | 37 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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