ARKD vs. BITS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS).

ARKD and BITS 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. BITS is a passively managed fund by Global X that tracks the performance of the NONE. It was launched on Nov 15, 2021.

Performance

ARKD vs. BITS - 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 Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ARKD vs. BITS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-8.11%
BITS Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF	-22.27%

Returns By Period

ARKD

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

BITS

• 1D: 0.67%
• 1M: -7.35%
• YTD: -17.29%
• 6M: -36.24%
• 1Y: 20.57%
• 3Y*: 40.85%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

ARKD vs. BITS - Expense Ratio Comparison

ARKD has a 0.90% expense ratio, which is higher than BITS's 0.65% expense ratio.

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

BITS

Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Return for Risk

ARKD vs. BITS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BITS

BITS Risk / Return Rank: 24
BITS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22
BITS Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
BITS Omega Ratio Rank: 24
BITS Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
BITS Martin Ratio Rank: 20

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ARKD vs. BITS - 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 Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS). 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	BITS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.38	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-1.42	-0.07	-1.35

Correlation

The correlation between ARKD and BITS is 0.82, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

ARKD vs. BITS - Dividend Comparison

ARKD has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BITS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 27.56%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
BITS Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF	27.56%	22.80%	29.49%	13.69%	0.48%	1.90%

Drawdowns

ARKD vs. BITS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARKD drawdown since its inception was -14.03%, smaller than the maximum BITS drawdown of -83.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARKD and BITS.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARKD	BITS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.03%	-83.11%	+69.08%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-48.38%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-10.43%	-45.55%	+35.12%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.73%	-43.20%	+36.47%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	22.10%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ARKD	BITS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	17.37%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	43.69%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	20.96%	54.51%	-33.55%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.96%	61.49%	-40.53%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.96%	61.49%	-40.53%