ARK Innovation ETF
ARKK ThematicUpdated: Jul 5, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Inc | TSLA | 10.27% | |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | AMD | 5.51% | |
| Robinhood Markets Inc Class A | HOOD | 5.14% | |
| CRISPR Therapeutics AG | CRSP | 4.94% | |
| Tempus AI Inc Class A common stock | TEM | 4.78% | |
| Circle Internet Group Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | CRCL | 4.46% | |
| Shopify Inc Registered Shs -A- Subord Vtg | SHOP | 4.37% | |
| Roku Inc Class A | ROKU | 4.17% | |
| Coinbase Global Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | COIN | 3.93% | |
| Palantir Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A | PLTR | 3.26% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is a Thematic ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.75% and $7.3B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Tesla Inc, Advanced Micro Devices Inc, Robinhood Markets Inc Class A. Year-to-date, ARKK has returned +3.75%.
The fund is an actively-managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that will invest under normal circumstances primarily (at least 65% of its assets) in domestic and foreign equity securities of companies that are relevant to the fund's investment theme of disruptive innovation. Its investments in foreign equity securities will be in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest in foreign securities listed on foreign exchanges as well as American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”). The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — ARKK
What is the TER of ARKK (ARK Innovation ETF)?
ARKK has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75 % per year. That sits above the thematic category median (0.68 % across 15 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has ARKK delivered?
Performance for ARKK: YTD: +3.75 % · 3-year p.a.: +21.66 % · 5-year p.a.: -8.56 %. Over 5 years, ARKK underperforms the thematic category median of +2.05 % by -10.61 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of ARKK?
The five largest positions in ARKK are: TSLA, AMD, HOOD, CRSP, TEM. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for ARKK?
ARKK is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
What is the ARK Innovation ETF?
The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is an actively managed thematic fund built around “disruptive innovation” — companies spanning artificial intelligence, genomics, fintech, crypto infrastructure and electric mobility. With roughly $6.5B in assets and a 0.75% expense ratio, it is a concentrated bet on a narrow future trend rather than a diversified core holding. Its largest positions include Tesla, Tempus AI and Coinbase, names that carry high growth promise and correspondingly high volatility. It pays no dividend and aims purely at capital appreciation.
Performance at a glance
The return figures show just how uneven a single innovation theme can be. Year to date ARKK is up 3.45%, the three-year return is a strong 25.86%, while the five-year figure remains negative at −6.88%. That spread tells the story: after the 2021–2022 collapse in growth stocks, the fund staged a sharp recovery, yet over the full cycle investors have not fully caught up.
Performance is driven by a handful of highly volatile holdings such as Tesla, Coinbase and Palantir, alongside heavy weights in healthcare and technology, which together make up more than half the portfolio. There is no income component.
Risk profile
ARKK is a highly concentrated thematic fund and carries elevated risk. The ten largest positions dominate the portfolio, with sector weights concentrated in technology (26.35%), healthcare (27.45%) and financial services (15.36%). Such themes can stay out of favour for years, as the 52-week range of $55.22 to $92.65 illustrates.
- High volatility and deep drawdowns during weak phases.
- Concentration risk from a small number of often unprofitable growth firms.
- Currency risk: the fund is priced in US dollars, so for euro-area investors a weaker dollar can further erode returns.
- Above-average 0.75% expense ratio reflecting active management.
Who is ARKK suitable for?
This fund suits growth-oriented investors with a long horizon of at least seven to ten years, a high tolerance for risk and a desire for focused exposure to future technologies. Those who can stomach sharp swings and treat ARKK as a small, satellite allocation may benefit from the long-term innovation trend.
It is not appropriate for safety-focused savers, for investors with a short time horizon, or for anyone seeking regular income — ARKK pays no dividend. Nor does it work as a diversified core position; its concentration in a few high-risk names is simply too great for that role.
How it compares
Within disruptive innovation, ARKK competes most directly with its own sibling funds from the same issuer:
- ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW): a stronger tilt toward internet, cloud and crypto infrastructure, with considerable overlap with ARKK.
- ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG): specialised in genomics and biotechnology — narrower in scope but similarly volatile.
- ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ): focused on robotics, automation and electric mobility.
For broader, cheaper exposure to growth technology, the passive Invesco QQQ offers a lower-cost, less concentrated alternative without single-stock active bets.
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