ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ARKF

What does ARKF invest in?

The fund is an actively-managed ETF that will invest under normal circumstances primarily (at least 80% of its assets) in domestic and foreign equity securities of companies that are engaged in the fund's investment theme of financial technology ("Fintech") innovation. A company is deemed to be engaged in the theme of Fintech innovation if (i) it derives a significant portion of its revenue or market value from the theme of Fintech innovation, or (ii) it has stated its primary business to be in products and services focused on the theme of Fintech innovation. The fund is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of ARKF?

ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ARKF?

ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) manages $700.8M 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 ARKF actively managed or an index fund?

ARKF's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was ARKF launched?

ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) launched in February 2019 and is managed by ARK.

How has ARKF performed?

ARKF'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.