ARK Transparency ETF (CTRU) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term growth of capital by investing at least 80% of its total assets in domestic and foreign equity securities of companies relevant to disruptive innovation themes, including artificial intelligence, robotics, energy storage, multiomic sequencing, and blockchain technology. The fund holds a transparent portfolio of 30-50 equally weighted positions selected from ARK's targeted innovation exchange-traded funds, such as ARKK, ARKQ, ARKW, ARKF, ARKG, ARKX, ARKQ, and ARKF; it rebalances quarterly to maintain transparency and alignment with underlying innovation strategies. CTRU operates globally, with investments spanning the United States, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets, targeting institutional and retail investors interested in thematic equity exposure.
Launched in July 2023 by ARK Invest, CTRU is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, as part of ARK's suite of innovation-focused investment vehicles managed by ARK Investment Management LLC. The ETF emphasizes holdings transparency by publicly disclosing its full portfolio daily, distinguishing it from traditional actively managed funds with monthly or quarterly reporting. In 2024, ARK expanded its transparency initiatives with CTRU, integrating it into broader educational efforts on disruptive innovation amid market volatility and regulatory scrutiny on ETF disclosures.