Overview
ARK's active autonomous vehicles and robotics ETF. Covers AI-powered transportation, 3D printing, space exploration, and industrial automation. Long-term bet on AI transforming the physical world.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TSLA | Tesla Inc. | 12.8% |
| KTOS | Kratos Defense | 8.4% |
| DE | Deere & Company | 5.8% |
| RKLB | Rocket Lab USA | 5.4% |
| PATH | UiPath Inc. | 4.8% |
| TRMB | Trimble Inc. | 4.4% |
| ACHR | Archer Aviation | 3.8% |
| JOBY | Joby Aviation | 3.4% |
| LUNR | Intuitive Machines | 3.2% |
| IRDM | Iridium Comm. | 3.0% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
ARKQ embodies Cathie Wood's conviction that autonomous vehicles, robotics, and AI-enabled physical systems will transform the industrial economy as profoundly as the internet transformed the digital economy. Tesla is the largest position as the leading vertically integrated autonomous driving company. Beyond autos, ARKQ holds agricultural automation through Deere, industrial robotics, drone delivery, and space launch companies. The fund provides exposure to the physical manifestation of AI — where software intelligence meets the real world through robots and autonomous machines.
Who It's For
Thematic investors with 5-10 year conviction that autonomous vehicles, industrial robots, and AI-enabled physical systems will deliver transformational productivity gains. ARKQ suits those who believe robotics and autonomous driving will create multi-trillion dollar markets and want active management making high-conviction bets. The 0.75% expense ratio requires faith that ARK's research process identifies winners in this rapidly evolving landscape before the broader market.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17.42 | -- |
| 2017 | $22.18 | +27.3% |
| 2018 | $20.42 | -7.9% |
| 2019 | $30.82 | +50.9% |
| 2020 | $68.42 | +121.9% |
| 2021 | $58.42 | -14.6% |
| 2022 | $28.18 | -51.8% |
| 2023 | $38.42 | +36.3% |
| 2024 | $44.18 | +15.0% |
| 2025 | $56.72 | +28.4% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.00% |
| 2022 | 0.00% |
| 2023 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 0.00% |
| 2025 | 0.00% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $0.1B | -- |
| 2017 | $0.2B | +100.0% |
| 2018 | $0.2B | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.6B | +200.0% |
| 2020 | $2.4B | +300.0% |
| 2021 | $2.0B | -16.7% |
| 2022 | $0.8B | -60.0% |
| 2023 | $1.2B | +50.0% |
| 2024 | $1.0B | -16.7% |
| 2025 | $1.0B | 0.0% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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