ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ARKW

What does ARKW invest in?

ARKW is an actively managed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) that seeks long-term growth of capital by investing under normal circumstances primarily (at least 80% of its assets) in domestic and U.S. exchange-traded foreign equity securities of companies that are relevant to the Fund’s investment theme of next generation internet.

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 $1.68B 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.