Ark Next Generation Internet ETF vs. Ark Innovation ETF: Which Is Best for You?
The Ark Innovation ETF and Ark Next Generation Internet ETF are both actively managed funds. There is quite a bit of overlap between the ETFs' portfolios.
How Are Options Traders Playing This Growth ETF?
On finance Twitter, FinTwit for short, Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) gets a lot of flack, some of it rightfully so.
1 Growth ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Tech powerhouses Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia form over 35% of the Vanguard Growth ETF. ARK Innovation ETF's 0.75% expense ratio costs investors far more in fees than cheaper options.
The Case For Prudence: ARKK's Persistent Struggles
ARKK has underperformed significantly, with its top 5 holdings showing weak growth expectations compared to the Nasdaq's top holdings like Nvidia and Microsoft. The fund's heavy reliance on a few underperforming stocks, particularly Tesla, Roku, and Roblox, has been a major drag on returns. ARKK's companies have lower gross and profit margins compared to the more consolidated and profitable Nasdaq top 5.
Disruptive Theme of the Week: ETF Underdogs
It is always fun to root for the underdog. Who doesn't like a good Cinderella story?
ETF Prime: Murphy on the Future of ARK Invest & More
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci was joined by Cinthia Murphy, VettaFi investment strategist. They discussed the future of ARK Invest and the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK).
High-Yielding Fast-Growers I Am Buying Hand-Over-Fist
Investors often have to choose between high-growth or high-yield stocks. However, there are some individual stocks that offer both attractive dividend yields and high growth. We discuss several of them in this article.
Why ARKK Stalled As QQQ Took Off: Harsh Lessons Over Past 5 Years
Cathie Wood‘s ARK Innovation ETF ARKK was once the darling of the market, boasting bold bets on disruptive technologies and promising massive returns.
Cathie Wood's ARKK Investors Missed the Big Gains and Ate Huge Losses, New Data Show
The ETF has returned an average annual gain of 9.7%. But the annual return for investors is -17%.
ARKK: Going Down With The Ship As Market Liquidity Falters
As expected, the ARK Innovation ETF ARKK has faced significant losses, down 14% over the past week. ARKK is losing its positive correlation to long-term bonds, likely as the odds of a soft landing decline. Most holdings in ARKK are tied to equity financing needs, which may become difficult as more investors look to increase their cash allocations.
Disruptive Theme of the Week: The Rise of Active Thematic ETFs
This year has been a big year for active ETFs! According to Morningstar, even though actively managed ETFs still only represent 7% of ETF assets, they accounted for 25% of the flows in the first half of this year, growing to a record $889 billion from their start of the year, $714 billion.
The Investor's Guide to Broad-Based ETFs and Concentration
One of the well-known benefits of investing in ETFs is diversification. However, with benchmark indexes reaching record levels of concentration, broad-based ETFs may not be as well diversified as investors expect.
