The ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX) is an interval fund that American investor Catherine Wood launched in September 2022 and is managed by ARK Invest, a company known for its focus on disruptive innovation.
ARK Invest, founded by Cathie Wood, has gained prominence for its thematic investment strategies, particularly in areas such as technology, genomics, fintech and autonomous vehicles.
Here’s how to invest in the ARK Venture Fund.
How to invest in the ARK Venture Fund
Choose a broker that offers access to ARKVX. For instance, SoFi Invest® and Titan are the only two providers we regularly review that offer access to ARKVX.
Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
Search for the fund by name or ticker symbol. In this case, ARKVX.
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What you need to know about the ARK Venture Fund
Here’s some key fund information you should know before you invest.
Fund strategy
ARK Venture is an actively managed fund aiming for long-term capital growth by investing in equity securities of companies, both private and public, that align with the theme of disruptive innovation.
Ark Invest defines disruptive innovation as technologically enabled products or services that have the potential to transform industries and change the way the world operates.(1)
Fund details
Portfolio manager
Cathie Wood
Net expense ratio
2.90%
ARK Venture Fund ticker symbol
ARKVX
ARK Venture Fund typical number of holdings
25–50
Net assets
$63.9 million*
Ark Venture Fund performance
16.06% since inception*
*Accurate as of July 19, 2024
Top 10 ARK Venture Fund holdings
Ticker
Name
Weight
Private company
SpaceX
12.76%
Private company
Epic Games, Inc.
6.97%
Private company
Freenome, Inc.
5.56%
Private company
Relation Therapeutics Inc.
5.24%
Private company
Blockdaemon, Inc.
5.20%
Private company
Anthropic, Inc.
4.66%
Private company
Discord, Inc.
4.36%
Private company
Figure AI, Inc.
4.36%
Private company
OpenAI
4.00%
Private company
Hammerspace, Inc.
3.72%
Data accurate as of July 19, 2024.
ARK Venture Fund pros and cons
Consider these pros and cons of the ARK Venture Fund before you invest:
Pros
Access to private markets. The ARK Venture Fund provides retail investors access to private companies, which are typically reserved for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.
Expert management. The fund is managed by ARK Invest, known for its focus on disruptive innovation.
Diversification. The fund invests in both private and public companies across various sectors of disruptive innovation, offering a diversified portfolio that reduces risk while aiming for high returns.
Innovative companies. Investors can gain exposure to early-stage companies in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, genomics and fintech, which have the potential for significant growth.
Cons
Limited liquidity. As an interval fund, sales are limited to set times and even then are not guaranteed.
Higher risk. Investing in early-stage and private companies involves a higher level of risk, including the potential for significant losses, which may not be suitable for all investors.
Long-term commitment. The nature of venture investments typically requires a long-term commitment, which may not align with the investment horizons of all investors.
What is an interval fund?
An interval fund is a type of closed-end fund that lets investors redeem shares at specific intervals, providing access to less liquid and potentially higher-yielding investments while reducing the volatility associated with daily redemptions.
This structure enables fund managers to invest in various asset classes, such as private equity, venture capital and real estate, offering diversification and potentially higher returns.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the stock symbol for the ARK Venture Fund?
The Ark Venture Fund ticker symbol is ARKVX.
How does ARK Venture Fund work?
The ARK Venture Fund is an actively managed interval fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing in equity securities of companies, both private and public, that align with the theme of disruptive innovation.
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