ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ARKQ

What does ARKQ invest in?

ARK ETF Trust - ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by ARK Investment Management LLC. It invests in public equity markets of global region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across autonomous technology and robotics companies, information technology sectors includes focus on and benefit from the development of new products or services, technological improvements and advancements in scientific research related to, among other things, disruptive innovation in automation and manufacturing, (“Automation Transformation Companies”), transportation, energy (“Energy Transformation Companies”), artificial intelligence (“Artificial Intelligence Companies”) and materials. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It invests in stocks of companies that are deemed socially conscious in their business dealings and directly promote environmental responsibility. The fund employs fundamental and quantitative analysis with bottom-up and top-down stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index. The fund employs internal research to create its portfolio. ARK ETF Trust - ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF was formed on September 30, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of ARKQ?

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ARKQ?

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) manages $1.86B 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 ARKQ actively managed or an index fund?

ARKQ is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (ARKQ's is 0.75%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was ARKQ launched?

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) launched in September 2014 and is managed by ARK.

How has ARKQ performed?

ARKQ'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.