ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ARKW

What does ARKW invest in?

ARK ETF Trust - ARK Next Generation Internet ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by ARK Investment Management LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets of global region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across information technology, next generation internet sectors include focused on and expected to benefit from shifting the bases of technology infrastructure from hardware and software to the cloud, enabling mobile and local services, such as companies that rely on or benefit from the increased use of shared technology, infrastructure and services. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. The fund 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 Next Generation Internet ETF was formed on September 30, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of ARKW?

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) charges an expense ratio of 0.76%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ARKW?

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) manages $1.61B 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 ARKW actively managed or an index fund?

ARKW is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (ARKW's is 0.76%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was ARKW launched?

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) launched in September 2014 and is managed by ARK.

How has ARKW performed?

ARKW'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.