About ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is a thematic etf in the etfs category regulated by SEC and Investment Company Act 1940. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Saint Petersburg, FL, operating for 12 years, it is most often used for building a diversified core portfolio in a few tickers.
Why people search for this
Buy a single ticker that diversifies across many holdings at a low expense ratio.
Who ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) fits — and who it doesn't
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) fits best when you are building a diversified core portfolio in a few tickers, and specifically when want diversified market exposure at low cost. It also suits investors who prefer etfs' lower distribution profile in taxable accounts.
It is not the right pick for someone who needs a fundamentally different product from a thematic etf.
How fees work at ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)'s headline cost is expense ratio at See attributes. Secondary line items include trading commission ($0 at major brokers), bid-ask spread (Generally narrow on large funds). Always cross-check fees against the operator's current pricing page — schedules change without notice.
Regulation & safety
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is registered with or supervised by SEC (verify on SEC EDGAR), Investment Company Act 1940. Regulatory registration is not a guarantee against loss — it means the firm operates under a defined rule-book and is subject to enforcement when it doesn't.
How ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) compares
The closest peer to ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) in this directory is Consumer Staples SPDR (XLP), also a sector etf — staples. On expense ratio the two differ visibly — ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) shows 0.75%, while Consumer Staples SPDR (XLP) shows 0.09%. If you are torn, open both side by side in the compare tool to see every attribute laid out in one table.
| Attribute | ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) | Consumer Staples SPDR (XLP) |
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| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.09% |
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| AUM | $6B+ | $15B+ |
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| Index tracked | Active | S&P Cons Staples Select |
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| Dividend yield | None | ~2.5% |
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ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is a thematic etf in the etfs category, headquartered in Saint Petersburg, FL. Actively managed disruptive-innovation ETF.
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is an SEC-registered ETF first listed in 2014. The fund publishes its holdings daily and uses the standard creation-redemption mechanism to keep its market price close to net asset value. It can be bought commission-free at every major US broker.