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ARK Invest is known for actively managed ETFs focused on disruptive innovation and emerging technologies across digital assets and innovation themes. The firm operates a lineup of 7 funds targeting growth-oriented investors, including popular tickers like ARKK (flagship innovation fund), ARKG (genomics), ARKW (web innovation), and ARKF (fintech), among others. ARK's funds are characterized by concentrated portfolios of high-conviction stock picks and a research-driven approach to identifying companies positioned to benefit from technological transformation.
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iShares is one of the largest ETF providers globally, known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of exchange-traded funds across multiple asset classes and investment strategies. The company operates 215 funds spanning 15 distinct families, including popular offerings in dividend income, covered call strategies, bonds, equities, ESG-focused investments, and factor-based approaches, with widely-held tickers like AGG (bond), ACWI (global equity), and AOA (allocation). iShares is characterized by its comprehensive fund ecosystem that serves both core portfolio holdings and specialized investment strategies, making it a prominent player for investors seeking both traditional and alternative income-generating ETF solutions.
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Provide exposure to bitcoin price performance through a physically backed trust structure.
Asset class
Currency
Equity
Inception date
01/10/2024
01/11/2024
Beta
1.8783
1.8887
Bottom lineARKB and IBIT are nearly interchangeable — both offer very similar exposure with very similar cost and risk. The clearest tie-breaker is cost: IBIT is cheaper at 0.12% vs 0.21%.
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Total returns
ARKB has outpaced IBIT over the trailing twelve months, posting a -46.28% total return against -46.35%. Measured from Jan 2024 — when the younger fund began trading — ARKB has compounded at 13.53% a year versus 13.51% for IBIT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 14, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jan 2024” measures every fund from January 11, 2024 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the past year. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the past year) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
ARKB (ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF) and IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
IBIT is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.12% compared to 0.21%.
IBIT is the larger fund by assets ($48.6B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, ARKB has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while IBIT has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, at current distribution rates.
ARKB yield0.00%
IBIT yield0.00%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, ARKB would cost approximately $210 in fees vs $120 for IBIT (simplified, not compounded). The $90.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
ARKB ER0.21%
IBIT ER0.12%
Strategy & risk
ARKB is an ETF, while IBIT tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach. Beta is 1.8783 for ARKB and 1.8887 for IBIT, indicating ARKB is less volatile relative to the market.
ARKB beta1.8783
IBIT beta1.8887
Fund details
ARKB is managed by ARK Invest (launched 01/10/2024) with $2.09B in assets. IBIT is managed by iShares (launched 01/11/2024) with $48.6B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of ARKB or IBIT pays more dividend income?
IBIT currently reports a distribution yield, while ARKB has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.
What is the difference between ARKB and IBIT?
ARKB (ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF) is an ETF, while IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF) tracks Bitcoin with a crypto approach. They are issued by ARK Invest and iShares respectively.
Can I hold both ARKB and IBIT?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, ARKB or IBIT?
ARKB has an expense ratio of 0.21% while IBIT charges 0.12%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in ARKB vs IBIT generate?
At current rates, ARKB has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. IBIT has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available.
Which has performed better historically, ARKB or IBIT?
ARKB has outpaced IBIT over the trailing twelve months, posting a -46.28% total return against -46.35%. Measured from Jan 2024 — when the younger fund began trading — ARKB has compounded at 13.53% a year versus 13.51% for IBIT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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