ARKD vs. ARKY

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY).

ARKD and ARKY are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023. ARKY is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

ARKD vs. ARKY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ARKD vs. ARKY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-1.40%
ARKY ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF	0.00%

Returns By Period

ARKD

• 1D: 1.22%
• 1M: -3.67%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ARKY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ARKD vs. ARKY - Expense Ratio Comparison

ARKD has a 0.90% expense ratio, which is lower than ARKY's 1.00% expense ratio.

ARKY

ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

Return for Risk

ARKD vs. ARKY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ARKD	ARKY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-1.42	—	—

Dividends

ARKD vs. ARKY - Dividend Comparison

Neither ARKD nor ARKY has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ARKD vs. ARKY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARKD drawdown since its inception was -14.03%, which is greater than ARKY's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARKD and ARKY.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARKD	ARKY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.03%	0.00%	-14.03%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-10.43%	0.00%	-10.43%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.73%	0.00%	-6.73%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ARKD	ARKY	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	20.96%	0.00%	+20.96%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.96%	0.00%	+20.96%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.96%	0.00%	+20.96%