BLKC vs. ARKD

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD).

BLKC and ARKD are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BLKC is a passively managed fund by Invesco that tracks the performance of the Alerian Galaxy Global Cryptocurrency-Focused Blockchain Equity, Trusts and ETPs Index. It was launched on Oct 7, 2021. ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

BLKC vs. ARKD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BLKC vs. ARKD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
BLKC Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF	-15.28%
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-9.22%

Returns By Period

BLKC

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

ARKD

• 1D: 2.93%
• 1M: -3.93%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

BLKC vs. ARKD - Expense Ratio Comparison

BLKC has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is lower than ARKD's 0.90% expense ratio.

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

BLKC

Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF

Return for Risk

BLKC vs. ARKD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF (BLKC) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD). 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

	BLKC	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-1.61	—

Correlation

The correlation between BLKC and ARKD is 0.50, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

BLKC vs. ARKD - Dividend Comparison

BLKC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.39%, while ARKD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
BLKC Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF	4.39%	7.72%	19.66%	1.92%	5.40%	0.51%
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	BLKC	ARKD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-14.03%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-11.51%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-6.67%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BLKC	ARKD	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	20.95%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	20.95%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	20.95%	—