- What does ARKE invest in?
- ARKE is an actively managed ETF aiming to provide a more tampered price return for shares of ARK Innovation ETF (ticker: ARKK), over a one-year period starting each July. The fund aims to cut the downside risk in half in exchange for a capped upside potential after a 5% performance hurdle is reached. ARKK holds US and foreign equities focused on disruptive innovation themes such as genomics, AI, robotics, and fintech. The fund holds shares of ARKK, sells at-the-money calls against the shares, buys at-the-money puts covering 50% of the fund's NAV, and buys out-of-the-money calls with any available premium in order to provide upside exposure above the 5% hurdle. All returns are before fees and expenses, which reduce overall fund returns. ARKE shareholders do not receive dividends, if any, from shares of ARKK. The strategy works best for investors willing to hold shares the entire outcome period. Outcomes will differ for those buying/selling mid-period.
- What is the expense ratio of ARKE?
- ARK ETF Trust - ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF (ARKE) charges an expense ratio of 0.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is ARKE?
- ARK ETF Trust - ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF (ARKE) manages $1.6M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is ARKE actively managed or an index fund?
- ARKE's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was ARKE launched?
- ARK ETF Trust - ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF (ARKE) launched in July 2026 and is managed by ARK.
- How has ARKE performed?
- ARKE's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
