# ARK ETF Trust - ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF (ARKE): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: ARK · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Buffered · Inception: 2026-07-01

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 ava...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $20.06 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Assets Under Management | $1.6M |
| NAV | $20.10 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | — |
| 52-Week Range | $18.60 – $21.59 |
| Beta | 0.00 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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.

### Does ARKE pay a dividend?

ARK ETF Trust - ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF (ARKE) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does ARKE pay dividends?

ARK ETF Trust - ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ARKE's dividend yield?

ARKE's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is ARKE's next ex-dividend date?

ARKE hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will ARKE's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.89% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does ARKE charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from ARKE's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does ARKE cost more than a fund like VOO?

ARKE's strategy (current expense ratio 0.89%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where ARKE sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to ARKE?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as ARKE (0.89%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arke
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arke/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arke/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arke/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arke/peers

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