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ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF
ARKX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.29% | -7.52% | +2.52% | +16.64% | +105.42% | +53.67% |
| Flows | -$47M | -$37M | +$275M | +$352M | +$310M | +$126M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Ark Investment |
| N° of holdings | 36 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 30, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 36
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +36.45% | +32.72% | +27.93% | +27.25% |
Max drawdown | -19.62% | -20.35% | -25.02% | -43.56% |
Max drawdown duration | 60d | 114d | 130d | 1238d |
Time to recover | N/A | 45d | 59d | 832d |
What type of ETF is ARKX?
ARKX is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Ark Investment.
What does ARKX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities. It is part of the segment: Multiple Trends.
What is the expense ratio of ARKX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ARKX is 0.76%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ARKX launched?
ARKX was launched on March 30, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ARKX?
ARKX is issued by Ark Investment.
What is the AUM of ARKX?
As of July 27, 2026, ARKX manages $794.09 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ARKX performed recently?
As of July 27, 2026, ARKX delivered a return of -7.29% over the past month (1M performance), -7.52% over the past three months (3M), and 2.52% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ARKX?
As of July 27, 2026, ARKX has seen net flows of -$47M in the past month (1M flow) and +$275M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in ARKX
As of June 30, 2026, ARKX holds 36 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is ARKX?
As of June 30, 2026, ARKX holds 36 securities, with 70.93% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of ARKX?
As of June 30, 2026, ARKX holds a portfolio of 36 underlyings, with its largest positions including US84615Q1031, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and Rocket Lab Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does ARKX invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, ARKX has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does ARKX focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, ARKX is primarily exposed to Industrials and Technology.
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