- ISIN
- US00214Q2030
- CUSIP
- 00214Q203
- Issuer
- ARK
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2014
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Robotics, Technology Equities, Actively Managed
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
ARKQ Performance Chart
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) is up 16.1% since the beginning of the year. ARKQ is currently trading at $133 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ARKQ shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,668.
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Returns By Period
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) has returned 16.14% so far this year and 60.55% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ARKQ has achieved an annualized return of 21.72%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% per year.
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
- 1D
- 1.32%
- 1M
- -2.26%
- YTD
- 16.14%
- 6M
- 14.18%
- 1Y
- 60.55%
- 3Y*
- 33.90%
- 5Y*
- 10.77%
- 10Y*
- 21.72%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
ARKQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2014, ARKQ's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +25.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -16.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ARKQ closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.08% | -1.19% | -8.16% | 14.53% | 10.93% | -6.79% | 16.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.15% | -11.15% | -9.06% | 5.58% | 13.69% | 12.11% | 8.86% | 0.92% | 13.88% | 11.35% | -11.48% | 4.54% | 48.81% |
| 2024 | -9.10% | 3.62% | 0.66% | -2.56% | 2.33% | 0.99% | 2.61% | -0.53% | 8.34% | 0.10% | 25.88% | 0.64% | 33.88% |
| 2023 | 18.43% | 1.01% | 2.51% | -8.41% | 7.53% | 13.79% | 4.44% | -5.66% | -5.53% | -10.41% | 12.36% | 9.26% | 40.70% |
| 2022 | -14.41% | 0.77% | 1.87% | -16.30% | -3.71% | -8.16% | 11.94% | -7.31% | -13.26% | 2.93% | -1.25% | -10.48% | -46.75% |
| 2021 | 14.37% | -1.41% | -2.42% | -0.37% | -2.67% | 5.91% | -5.83% | 3.76% | -7.34% | 8.65% | -3.11% | -5.52% | 1.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.74%, beta of 1.27, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2014.
- This ETF captured 147.09% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.09% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.74%
- Beta
- 1.27
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 147.09%
- Downside Capture
- 120.09%
Expense Ratio
ARKQ has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ARKQ ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ARKQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.35 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.93 | 2.66 | +0.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.55 | 11.86 | -3.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF provided a 0.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.23% | 0.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.80% | 0.86% | 0.00% | 2.86% | 1.54% | 0.00% | 0.98% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 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 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
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 Autonomous Technology & Robotics 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 Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF was 59.89%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 638 trading sessions.
The current ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF drawdown is 7.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -59.89%Dec 2022 | 1y 10mo | 2y 6mo | 4y 5moFeb 2021 - Jul 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.74%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 9d | 3mo 6dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.61%Feb 2016 | 9mo 29d | 5mo 18d | 1y 3moApr 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.97%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 11mo 27d | 1y 3moAug 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2026 bear market2026 | -20.58%Mar 2026 | 2mo 9d | 1mo 9d | 3mo 18dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ARKQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.89% | -56.78% | -3.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.58% | -9.10% | -11.48% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -30.76% | -18.90% | -11.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.71% | -25.43% | -30.28% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -59.89% | -33.92% | -25.97% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.41% | -2.49% | -4.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.20% | -10.72% | -6.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.03% | 2.03% | +5.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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