GLNK vs. ARKD

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) and ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD).

GLNK and ARKD are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. GLNK is a passively managed fund by Grayscale that tracks the performance of the Chainlink (LINK). It was launched on Feb 26, 2021. ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

GLNK vs. ARKD - Performance Comparison

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

GLNK vs. ARKD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
GLNK Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF	-31.98%
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-8.01%

Returns By Period

GLNK

• 1D: 3.22%
• 1M: -0.12%
• YTD: -26.38%
• 6M: -70.84%
• 1Y: -73.49%
• 3Y*: -7.70%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ARKD

• 1D: 0.11%
• 1M: -2.35%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

GLNK vs. ARKD - Expense Ratio Comparison

GLNK has a 2.50% expense ratio, which is higher than ARKD's 0.90% expense ratio.

GLNK

Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF

ARKD

ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF

Return for Risk

GLNK vs. ARKD — Risk / Return Rank

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

GLNK

GLNK Risk / Return Rank: 3
GLNK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4
GLNK Sortino Ratio Rank: 5
GLNK Omega Ratio Rank: 5
GLNK Calmar Ratio Rank: 1
GLNK Martin Ratio Rank: 3

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.

GLNK vs. ARKD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) 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.

	GLNK	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.55	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.48	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.95	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.82	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.19	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GLNK	ARKD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.55	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.00	-1.39	+1.40

Correlation

The correlation between GLNK and ARKD is 0.67, 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

GLNK vs. ARKD - Dividend Comparison

Neither GLNK nor ARKD has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

GLNK vs. ARKD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GLNK drawdown since its inception was -95.82%, which is greater than ARKD's maximum drawdown of -14.03%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GLNK and ARKD.

Drawdown Indicators

	GLNK	ARKD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-95.82%	-14.03%	-81.79%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-88.29%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-95.27%	-10.33%	-84.94%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-53.92%	-6.79%	-47.13%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	61.11%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GLNK	ARKD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	17.91%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	72.33%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	134.57%	20.79%	+113.78%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	168.26%	20.79%	+147.47%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	168.26%	20.79%	+147.47%