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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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Invesco is a major player in the ETF space known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of 71 funds spanning multiple investment themes and strategies. Their portfolio spans income-focused funds, factor-based equity strategies, commodity exposure, digital assets, ESG investing, and the popular Invesco QQQ family tracking the Nasdaq-100, serving both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors. The issuer is particularly recognized for specialized offerings like BulletShares (laddered bond funds), sector rotation strategies, and thematic investing options, making it a comprehensive choice for investors seeking varied exposures beyond traditional index funds.
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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
ARKK has lagged QQQ over the trailing twelve months, posting a 5.62% total return against 27.41%. The lead holds up over 10 years too: QQQ has compounded at 21.08% a year, against 15.00% for ARKK. QQQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 20.3% against 39.5% for ARKK. 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 16, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Oct 2014” measures every fund from October 31, 2014 — 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 trailing 3 years. 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 trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
ARKK (ARK Innovation ETF) and QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
QQQ currently shows a 0.45% distribution yield. ARKK has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
QQQ is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.18% compared to 0.75%.
QQQ is the larger fund by assets ($481B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, ARKK has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while QQQ would produce $3.75/month, at current distribution rates.
ARKK yield—
QQQ yield0.45%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, ARKK would cost approximately $750 in fees vs $180 for QQQ (simplified, not compounded). The $570.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
ARKK ER0.75%
QQQ ER0.18%
Strategy & risk
ARKK is an ETF, while QQQ tracks Nasdaq-100 Index with a growth approach. Beta is 2.46 for ARKK and 1.24 for QQQ, indicating QQQ is less volatile relative to the market.
ARKK beta2.46
QQQ beta1.24
Fund details
ARKK is managed by ARK Invest (launched 10/31/2014) with $8.24B in assets. QQQ is managed by Invesco (launched 03/10/1999) with $481B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of ARKK or QQQ pays more dividend income?
QQQ currently reports a distribution yield, while ARKK 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 ARKK and QQQ?
ARKK (ARK Innovation ETF) is an ETF, while QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) tracks Nasdaq-100 Index with a growth approach. They are issued by ARK Invest and Invesco respectively.
Can I hold both ARKK and QQQ?
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, ARKK or QQQ?
ARKK has an expense ratio of 0.75% while QQQ charges 0.18%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in ARKK vs QQQ generate?
At current rates, ARKK has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in QQQ would produce about $3.75 per month ($45.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, ARKK or QQQ?
ARKK has lagged QQQ over the trailing twelve months, posting a 5.62% total return against 27.41%. The lead holds up over 10 years too: QQQ has compounded at 21.08% a year, against 15.00% for ARKK. QQQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 20.3% against 39.5% for ARKK. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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