ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)
ARKK is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is actively managed by ARK Investment Management, a New York-based asset management firm specializing in disruptive innovation and technology. ARKK was launched on October 31, 2014, with an expense ratio of 0.75%.
ARKK aims to provide investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of companies involved in disruptive innovation, such as those in genomics, energy storage, and robotics. The fund might be suitable for investors looking for a high-growth, high-risk investment strategy and willing to accept the potential for significant volatility in their portfolio.
ARKK uses a bottom-up, research-driven approach to select the underlying holdings for the fund. They seek out companies that have the potential to revolutionize their respective industries and offer long-term growth opportunities.
ETF Info
US00214Q1040
00214Q104
Oct 31, 2014
North America (U.S.)
1x
No Index (Active)
Multi-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
ARKK has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) returned -9.55% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.64% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ARKK had an annualized return of 10.54%, slightly ahead of the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.
ARKK
-9.55%
15.32%
-5.03%
19.64%
-2.34%
10.54%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ARKK, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.75% | -11.50% | -14.49% | 6.85% | 1.00% | -9.55% | |||||||
| 2024 | -13.29% | 12.86% | -2.28% | -13.22% | -2.32% | 3.53% | 3.59% | -1.56% | 6.05% | -3.45% | 26.35% | -2.09% | 8.40% |
| 2023 | 27.82% | -0.78% | 1.82% | -10.96% | 12.72% | 9.01% | 14.30% | -13.28% | -8.57% | -11.57% | 31.44% | 13.58% | 69.04% |
| 2022 | -20.26% | -6.58% | -5.93% | -28.90% | -6.45% | -9.55% | 13.16% | -7.20% | -9.91% | 1.46% | -2.09% | -16.65% | -66.97% |
| 2021 | 10.40% | -5.15% | -7.99% | 0.68% | -7.18% | 16.66% | -8.24% | 1.69% | -9.42% | 9.73% | -12.85% | -9.76% | -23.39% |
| 2020 | 3.50% | 2.01% | -16.73% | 25.75% | 13.54% | 13.51% | 12.70% | 18.61% | -3.49% | -1.32% | 23.77% | 12.56% | 152.71% |
| 2019 | 15.76% | 8.15% | 0.36% | 1.05% | -13.74% | 17.80% | 1.00% | -8.54% | -3.23% | 3.12% | 14.02% | -0.39% | 35.08% |
| 2018 | 11.22% | -0.80% | -4.50% | 0.05% | 11.23% | 3.45% | -0.96% | 11.56% | -4.75% | -10.05% | 4.39% | -13.64% | 3.52% |
| 2017 | 10.18% | 4.68% | 3.61% | 5.05% | 12.63% | 2.12% | 2.32% | 15.26% | 0.43% | 3.56% | 4.76% | 0.97% | 87.33% |
| 2016 | -18.18% | 2.15% | 11.87% | -1.31% | 3.23% | -1.03% | 6.74% | 0.11% | 7.60% | -10.20% | 0.97% | -0.30% | -2.00% |
| 2015 | 0.40% | 6.27% | -3.14% | 0.58% | 3.06% | -1.14% | 0.70% | -6.51% | -6.52% | 5.91% | 6.53% | -1.33% | 3.76% |
| 2014 | 1.03% | -2.09% | -1.08% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ARKK is 44, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
ARK Innovation ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $1.63 | $0.19 | $1.17 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.83% | 1.31% | 0.38% | 3.14% | 1.32% | 0.00% | 2.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ARK Innovation ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $1.63 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.17 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
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 Innovation 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 Innovation ETF was 80.91%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ARK Innovation ETF drawdown is 66.66%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -80.91% | Feb 16, 2021 | 472 | Dec 28, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -42.54% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 44 | May 20, 2020 | 64 |
| -32.03% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 148 | Sep 22, 2016 | 309 |
| -28.89% | Sep 4, 2018 | 78 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 3, 2019 | 146 |
| -18.63% | Jul 25, 2019 | 53 | Oct 8, 2019 | 35 | Nov 26, 2019 | 88 |
Volatility
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The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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