ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) Alternatives
ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) belongs to the Cryptocurrency category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ARKD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ARKD
ARKD charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ARKD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | ARKD vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | ARKD vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | ARKD vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | ARKD vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | ARKD vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ARKD
Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 86 | Feb 7, 2022 | ARKD vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | ARKD vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | ARKD vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | ARKD vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | ARKD vs CEPI |
Top Performing ARKD Alternatives (YTD)
ARKD alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 32.95% | Apr 1, 2024 | ARKD vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | ARKD vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | ARKD vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | ARKD vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | ARKD vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ARKD
ARKD alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | 0.00% | Nov 14, 2023 | ARKD vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | ARKD vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | ARKD vs BTRN | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | ARKD vs BITC | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 31.01% | Dec 4, 2024 | ARKD vs CEPI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ARKD
ARKD alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -8.84% | Aug 1, 2022 | ARKD vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | ARKD vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | ARKD vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | ARKD vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | ARKD vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from ARK
Most popular ARK ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Innovation ETF | Actively Managed, Technology Equities | 55 | -12.13% | Oct 31, 2014 | ARKD vs ARKK | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Robotics, Actively Managed | 89 | -1.93% | Sep 30, 2014 | ARKD vs ARKQ | |
| ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 40 | -18.36% | Sep 30, 2014 | ARKD vs ARKW | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 87 | 1.28% | Mar 30, 2021 | ARKD vs ARKX | |
| ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 10, 2024 | ARKD vs ARKB | |
| ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | Blockchain | 24 | -20.20% | Feb 4, 2019 | ARKD vs ARKF | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | Health & Biotech Equities, Actively Managed | 36 | -8.80% | Oct 31, 2014 | ARKD vs ARKG | |
| ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 63 | -9.94% | Dec 5, 2017 | ARKD vs IZRL | |
| ARK The 3D Printing ETF | Technology Equities | 20 | -8.53% | Jul 19, 2016 | ARKD vs PRNT |
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