ARKD ETF Price & Analysis

ARKD — ARK DIET Q1 Buffer ETF is an actively managed, structured-outcome ETF that offers targeted exposure to the disruptive innovation theme via a defined outcome linked to the ARK Disruptive Innovation ETF (ARKK). Designed for investors who want participation in ARKK’s growth potential while mitigating some downside risk, ARKD aims to absorb roughly half of ARKK’s annual downside and to capture a portion of upside returns above a 5% hurdle over a 12‑month outcome period that resets each January. Positioned in the “Structured Outcome — Downside Hedge” niche within a broad thematic mandate, the fund uses a rules-driven, derivatives-based approach to create a buffered equity sleeve tied to ARKK rather than simply replicating ARKK’s daily moves. The result is a repeatable, calendar-year outcome objective: partial protection against declines during the outcome period combined with constrained—but meaningful—participation in gains once the 5% annual threshold is exceeded. ARKD is appropriate for investors who are constructive on disruptive innovation but prefer a more conservative, outcome-oriented entry point—seeking downside mitigation without fully forgoing upside. Because the protection is partial and reset annually, returns can differ materially from ARKK in both rising and falling markets, and outcomes are not guaranteed.