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Growth ETFs

ARKF

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

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ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in companies driving financial technology innovation. The portfolio focuses on mobile payments, digital wallets, blockchain technology, online lending platforms, and other fintech disruptors. Managed by Cathie Wood's ARK Invest, it targets companies benefiting from the digital transformation of traditional financial services. It carries an expense ratio of 0.75%. The portfolio holds approximately 35 securities.

Category

Growth ETFs

Dividend Yield

0%

Expense Ratio

0.75%

Holdings

35

Dividend History

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Top Holdings

1Shopify
2Coinbase
3Block (Square)
4Robinhood
5Mercado Libre

Key Features

  • Actively managed by ARK Invest
  • Concentrated on fintech innovation companies
  • Mobile payments, blockchain, and digital banking themes
  • High volatility
  • Approximately 35 holdings

Advantages

  • Concentrated exposure to fintech industry growth
  • Diversified across fintech sub-sectors: mobile payments, crypto, digital banking
  • Active stock selection based on specialist research
  • Captures companies benefiting from digital transformation of traditional finance
  • Invests in global fintech leaders

Risks

  • High expense ratio (0.75%)
  • High volatility due to fintech sector concentration
  • Growth stock weakness possible during rising interest rates
  • Regulatory risk (crypto and fintech policy changes)
  • Virtually no dividend income
  • Active management risk (potential underperformance vs. benchmark)

Rebalancing Strategy

Allocate as a growth/thematic satellite position, recommended at 5–10% of total portfolio. Adjust weighting based on fintech industry momentum and regulatory environment changes. Reduce exposure during rate hike cycles; increase during periods of accelerating digital transformation.

ARKF Investment Analysis

ARKF (ARK Fintech Innovation ETF) is a Growth ETFs ETF comprising 35 holdings. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and a dividend yield of 0%. The expense ratio is relatively high, so consider costs relative to returns.

This ETF focuses on capital growth rather than dividend income.

ARKF can play an important role in your portfolio. Due to its concentrated nature, consider combining it with other ETFs for diversification.

US ETF Investment Notes

A 15% withholding tax applies to US ETF dividends. If annual overseas stock capital gains exceed KRW 2.5 million, a 22% capital gains tax is imposed.

Exchange rate fluctuations affect returns. When the Korean won strengthens, dollar-denominated gains may decrease — consider whether to hedge currency risk.

Brokerage fees for overseas ETF trades vary. If you trade frequently, compare fees across brokerages before choosing one.

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