ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

ARKQ

Market cap $1.35B

Overview Fund Activity

100.75 USD

+1.75

1.77%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

100.35

-0.40

0.4%

1 day

1.77%

5 days

3.2%

1 month

-0.82%

3 months

20.54%

6 months

49.88%

Year to date

31.66%

1 year

80.75%

5 years

72.13%

10 years

456.63%

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

140% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 20

51% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $161M [Q1] → $242M (+$81.3M) [Q2]

17% more funds holding

Funds holding: 152 [Q1] → 178 (+26) [Q2]

16% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 43 | Existing positions reduced: 37

2.41% more ownership

Funds ownership: 19.69% [Q1] → 22.1% (+2.41%) [Q2]

70% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5.39M | Put options by funds: $18.1M

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about ARKQ published over the past 30 days

ARKQ: Two Sides Of The Aggressive AI Economy Play

The ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF is an actively managed vehicle targeting companies in the disruptive innovation arena. ARKQ has delivered outstanding returns since 2014, though marred by horrible losses in the 2022 bear market and high volatility overall. Heavy in industrials, it has considerable growth factor exposure, though quality is mostly weak, which adds to risks.

ARKQ: Two Sides Of The Aggressive AI Economy Play

Blend IVES With ARKQ For Balanced AI Investment

Blending ARKQ ETF with IVES ETF balances risk-driven upside from innovation with quality growth from mega-cap tech, capturing AI potential while cushioning volatility. ARKQ offers concentrated bets on disruptive innovators and benefits most from Fed easing and AI enthusiasm, but is more volatile in tightening cycles. IVES focuses on established, cash-rich tech leaders, providing resilience and steady growth, especially during higher-for-longer rate environments or AI market slowdowns.

Blend IVES With ARKQ For Balanced AI Investment

The Motley Fool

This ETF Could Be the Easiest Way to Own the Future of AI

It's clear that artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most transformative technologies of our time -- and one of the most exciting investment opportunities. However, many investors are a bit intimidated when it comes to selecting which AI stocks to invest in, and understandably so.

This ETF Could Be the Easiest Way to Own the Future of AI

ARKQ Is My AI Infrastructure Play, And It's Delivering

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF offers direct exposure to the real-world application layer of AI, focusing on robotics, automation, and smart hardware where software powers machines. The fund's top holdings—Tesla, Kratos Defense, and Teradyne—sit at the intersection of software and hardware, capturing the next wave of AI-driven value creation. ARKQ has delivered strong returns (74% over the past year) but comes with high volatility and a higher-than-average expense ratio, reflecting its aggressive, early-stage focus.

ARKQ Is My AI Infrastructure Play, And It's Delivering

Cathie Wood's Top 10 Stock Picks: Unpacking Ark Funds Innovation Picks For The Next Decade

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood is known for her stock picks over the last decade, handpicking many of the growth stocks that find their way into the company's ETFs.

Cathie Wood's Top 10 Stock Picks: Unpacking Ark Funds Innovation Picks For The Next Decade

Zacks Investment Research

S&P 500 Hits 6,400 on AI Boom: ETFs in Focus

The S&P 500 tops 6,400 for the first time as large-cap tech and AI-fueled gains propel the index. Tap AI-based ETFs like AIQ and ARKQ.

S&P 500 Hits 6,400 on AI Boom: ETFs in Focus

ARKQ: Alpha Is There, But It's Hidden Between The Lines

ARKQ stands out with a strong buy quant rating and has outperformed competitors, tripling their 5-year returns through concentrated, selective holdings. What gave ARKQ the boost over other robotics ETFs? Its secret is the strong exposure to urban air mobility. This allowed it to benefit from the boom in aerospace, defense, and security stocks.

ARKQ: Alpha Is There, But It's Hidden Between The Lines

The Motley Fool

The Best Robotics ETF to Invest $100 In Right Now

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a major driver of stock market gains in recent years, and that's likely to continue since we're still in the early stages of this growth story. Analysts predict the AI market will reach into the trillions of dollars -- that will happen in about a decade, illustrating that this is indeed an area with much growth to come.

The Best Robotics ETF to Invest $100 In Right Now

China's Export Restrictions On Rare Earths Causes Alarm For Automotive Industry

With nearly 70% of global rare earth production and more than 90% of processing taking place in China, the world remains heavily reliant on the country for rare earth element supplies. Rare earth elements are a group of 17 minerals, including neodymium, dysprosium and lanthanum, which are used for various applications.

China's Export Restrictions On Rare Earths Causes Alarm For Automotive Industry

The Motley Fool

2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Although artificial intelligence, or AI, stocks have struggled recently, it's still one of the most exciting technology transformations of the modern era. And while AI stocks could certainly take investors on a bit of a roller-coaster ride in the short term, the space remains an excellent long-term investment opportunity.

2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

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