ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ARKK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ARKK
ARKK charges 0.75% annually. There are 137 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | ARKK vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | ARKK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | ARKK vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | ARKK vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | ARKK vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ARKK
ARKK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 13. There are 119 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | ARKK vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | ARKK vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | ARKK vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | ARKK vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | ARKK vs SOXX |
Top Performing ARKK Alternatives (YTD)
ARKK is at 1.72% YTD. There are 135 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | ARKK vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | ARKK vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | ARKK vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | ARKK vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | ARKK vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ARKK
ARKK has 36.41% 1-year volatility. There are 131 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | ARKK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | ARKK vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | ARKK vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | ARKK vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | ARKK vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ARKK
ARKK has a 1-year max drawdown of -31.35%. There are 120 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | ARKK vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | ARKK vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | ARKK vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | ARKK vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | ARKK vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from ARK
The 9 most viewed ARK ETFs shown here include ARKQ, ARKW, ARKX and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 33 | 5.27% | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | ARKK vs ARKQ | |
| ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 9 | -1.18% | 1.83B | Sep 2014 | ARKK vs ARKW | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 27 | 8.01% | 1.11B | Mar 2021 | ARKK vs ARKX | |
| ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.96% | 2.44B | Jan 2024 | ARKK vs ARKB | |
| ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | Blockchain | 5 | -13.25% | 834.90M | Feb 2019 | ARKK vs ARKF | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | Health & Biotech Equities, Actively Managed | 50 | 40.11% | 1.31B | Oct 2014 | ARKK vs ARKG | |
| ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 20 | 1.97% | 151.90M | Dec 2017 | ARKK vs IZRL | |
| ARK The 3D Printing ETF | Technology Equities | 18 | 8.15% | 67.70M | Jul 2016 | ARKK vs PRNT | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | Cryptocurrency | — | — | 1.50M | Nov 2023 | ARKK vs ARKD |
Often Compared With ARKK
Investors most often compare ARKK with SPY, QQQ, ^NDX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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