# ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arkt for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: ARK · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Buffered · Inception: 2025-10-01 ARKT is designed to deliver a defined outcome tied to the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) over rolling 12-month periods from October to September. The fund reduces downside exposure by half relative to ARKK through a structured options strategy, while allowing participation in ARKKs gains once its share price exceeds a 5% hurdle. To build this profile, the fund writes at-the-money calls on ARKK to generate option premium, which is then used to purchase puts that offset 50% of losses and calls that capture upside beyond the hurdle. The options are implemented primarily through exchange-listed FLEX... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $19.05 | | Expense Ratio | 0.89% | | Assets Under Management | $2.0M | | NAV | $19.08 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.24% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.05 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Irregular | | 52-Week Range | $17.13 – $21.06 | | Beta | 0.77 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0460 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-26 - Pay date: — ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does ARKT invest in? ARKT is designed to deliver a defined outcome tied to the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) over rolling 12-month periods from October to September. The fund reduces downside exposure by half relative to ARKK through a structured options strategy, while allowing participation in ARKKs gains once its share price exceeds a 5% hurdle. To build this profile, the fund writes at-the-money calls on ARKK to generate option premium, which is then used to purchase puts that offset 50% of losses and calls that capture upside beyond the hurdle. The options are implemented primarily through exchange-listed FLEX contracts, which allow customization of terms such as strike and expiration to align with the funds outcome design. DIET stands for defined innovation exposure term, reflecting the one-year structure linked to ARKKs innovation theme. It is important to note that these outcomes are not guaranteed, and losses can still occur. ### What is the expense ratio of ARKT? ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT) charges an expense ratio of 0.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is ARKT? ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT) manages $2.0M 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 ARKT actively managed or an index fund? ARKT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was ARKT launched? ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT) launched in October 2025 and is managed by ARK. ### How has ARKT performed? ARKT'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 ARKT pay a dividend? ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF (ARKT) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.24%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does ARKT pay dividends? ARK DIET Q4 Buffer ETF pays dividends Irregular. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is ARKT's dividend yield? ARKT's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.24%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is ARKT's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for ARKT was 2025-12-26. The next ex-date typically follows Irregular; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will ARKT'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 ARKT charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from ARKT'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 ARKT cost more than a fund like VOO? ARKT'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 ARKT sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to ARKT? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as ARKT (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/arkt - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arkt/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arkt/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arkt/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/arkt/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.