- Issuer
- ARK Invest
- Inception Date
- Oct 1, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- US
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
ARKT Performance Chart
ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT) is up 2.3% since the beginning of the year. ARKT is currently trading at $19 per share.
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Returns By Period
ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 2.41%
- YTD
- 2.30%
- 6M
- -0.45%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
ARKT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2025, ARKT's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.67%.
Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ARKT closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -3.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.23% | -1.34% | -3.54% | 5.54% | 3.98% | -0.83% | 2.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.24% | -6.56% | -2.31% | -8.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of -21.40%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 98.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 6.56% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -21.40% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.60, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -21.40%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 6.56%
- Downside Capture
- 98.33%
Expense Ratio
ARKT has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT) 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.
| ARKT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF provided a 0.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.05 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.05 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.24% | 0.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ARK DIET Q4 Buffer 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 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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 DIET Q4 Buffer 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 DIET Q4 Buffer ETF was 18.78%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF drawdown is 9.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -18.78%Mar 2026 | 5mo 21d | — | 8mo 15dOct 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.45%Oct 2025 | 0s | 1d | 1dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.33%Oct 2025 | 0s | 3d | 3dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ARKT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.78% | -56.78% | +38.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.21% | -2.49% | -6.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.07% | -10.72% | +0.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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