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ARKK vs VTI
ARK Innovation ETF vs Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
Over their shared history (2014-11 to 2026-10, about 12 years), ARKK returned 12.95% a year versus 13.15% for VTI, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -77.08% and -24.81% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.
ARKK VTIBoth re-based to 100 at 2014-11, the start of their shared window
| Metric · shared window 2014-11 to 2026-10 | ARKK | VTI |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR (annualized return) | 12.95% | 13.15% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.06% | 15.17% |
| Worst drawdown | -77.08% | -24.81% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.46 | 0.75 |
| Each fund on its own, up to 15 years: windows differ, not directly comparable | ||
| CAGR (own history, up to 15 years) | 12.95% | 15.17% |
| Worst drawdown (own history, up to 15 years) | -77.08% | -24.81% |
| Data window | 2014-11 to 2026-10 | 2011-10 to 2026-10 |
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