ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
ARKQ
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- Financial Services
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- Asset Management
- Address
- 200 Central Avenue Saint Petersburg FL United States of America 33701
- IPO Date
- Sep 30, 2014
- CIK
- 0001579982
- Website
- ark-funds.com
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- ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in domestic and foreign equity securities of companies focused on autonomous technology and robotics within the disruptive innovation theme. The fund targets firms that develop, produce, or enable autonomous mobility, intelligent devices, advanced battery technologies, adaptive robotics, neural networks, reusable rockets, next-generation cloud infrastructure, and 3D printing; its portfolio spans sectors including industrials, technology, and consumer discretionary, with key holdings such as Tesla Inc., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Teradyne Inc., Palantir Technologies Inc., and AeroVironment Inc. ARKQ operates globally, emphasizing high-conviction names driving automation, artificial intelligence, energy storage, and next-generation mobility across markets in the United States, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Launched on September 30, 2014, by ARK Investment Management LLC and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the ETF is part of ARK's suite of thematic funds managed by a team led by Founder and Chief Investment Officer Cathie Wood. In recent developments, ARKQ has demonstrated strong performance in 2025, outpacing major benchmarks with total returns exceeding 45%, driven by standout gains in holdings like Kratos Defense (up 239% year-to-date) and Rocket Lab (up 162%), amid broader strategic shifts by ARK Invest toward AI-driven innovators, crypto infrastructure, and portfolio reallocations including reduced exposure to certain names like Tesla in favor of emerging opportunities. The fund maintains active management with frequent adjustments to adapt to evolving trends in automation, robotics, and AI, reflecting ARK's ongoing emphasis on high-growth disruptive sectors without recent structural changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or new product launches specific to ARKQ itself.