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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-22883

          ARK ETF Trust           

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

c/o ARK Investment Management LLC
200 Central Avenue, Suite 220

            St. Petersburg, FL 33701            

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Corporation Service Company
251 Little Falls Drive

             Wilmington, DE 19808             

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (727) 810-8160

Date of fiscal year end: July 31

Date of reporting period: July 31, 2023

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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Item 1.       Reports to Stockholders.

(a)     The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.

 

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Shareholder Letter

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Dear Shareholder:

ARK Investment Management LLC (“ARK” or the “Adviser”), the investment adviser to the ARK ETF Trust (the “ARK ETFs”) specializes in thematic investing in disruptive innovation. The ARK ETFs include portfolio companies that we believe are leading and benefiting from five innovation platforms: artificial intelligence (AI), energy storage, robotics, multiomic sequencing, and blockchain technology. These platforms involve 14 technologies, including neural networks, multiomic technologies, autonomous mobility, and cryptocurrencies. According to ARK’s research, these five innovation platforms are converging to create unprecedented growth trajectories. AI is the most important catalyst, its velocity cascading through all other technologies. The market value of disruptive innovation platforms could scale 40% at an annual rate during this business cycle, from $13 trillion today to $200 trillion by 2030.1 In 2030, the market value associated with disruptive innovation could account for the majority of the global equity market capitalization.

In 2022, one of the most challenging years in market history, transparency was more important than ever as shares of innovation-focused companies suffered disproportionately. In our view, the equity market largely ignored game-changing innovation throughout the year. These technological breakthroughs are corroborating our original research and boosting our confidence that ARK’s strategies are on the right side of change. Disruption can surface in surprising forms and at unexpected times. Innovation solves problems and has historically gained share during turbulent times.

For example, thanks to a new form of gene editing, a young girl in the UK with leukemia went from her death bed in May to cancer-free in November 2022. Base editing and multiplexing have the potential to provide more effective CAR-T treatments for patients with otherwise incurable cancers. Relating to the next generation of the internet, AI is advancing at an unprecedented rate, with ChatGPT, a version of GPT-3 optimized for conversation, signing up one million users in just five days in 2022. This uptake is particularly impressive compared to the original GPT-3, which took 24 months to reach the same level. ChatGPT already scores above the national average on the SAT, demonstrating its potential to revolutionize the way we approach knowledge work.

Fast forward to 2023, and the market appears to agree that AI is reshaping industries, and we believe it could be a long-term growth driver more impactful than the internet. During the second quarter of 2023, ChatGPT continued its momentum in capturing the imagination of businesses and consumers, unleashing excitement that sparked a rally in mega-cap technology stocks. Relatedly, shares of NVIDIA soared in May after the company reported its fiscal first-quarter earnings and became a clear beneficiary of the boom in generative AI that ChatGPT unleashed. Seemingly, many investors assumed that benchmark-heavy incumbents that came of age during the internet revolution would benefit disproportionately from the AI revolution as well.

In our view, the rapidly evolving AI landscape is likely to disrupt major segments of the broad-based benchmarks. AI training costs have been declining at an average rate of 70%, roughly 3x, per year.2 In our view, common benchmarks may not be capturing effectively this potential opportunity set. As such, it may be prudent to complement, hedge, or diversify core benchmark exposures by investing in alternative public equity exposures. Since 2014, with tech-specific domain expertise, ARK analysts have focused on the industries, companies, and stocks that ARK believes are likely to be prime beneficiaries of the AI revolution. Given ARK analysts’ understanding of hardware, software, and applications, ARK portfolios offer significant exposure to the AI opportunity.

On the following pages, you will find information relating to your ARK ETF investment. If you have any questions, I encourage you to contact your financial advisor or ARK directly. You can find additional information, including our daily portfolio holdings, on the ARK ETF website located at: www.ark-funds.com.

We appreciate the opportunity to help you meet your investment goals and thank you for enabling us to invest for you at the pace of innovation!

Sincerely,

Catherine D.Wood

Chief Investment Officer and Chief Executive Officer

ARK Investment Management LLC

1           ARK Investment Management LLC. 2023. “Big Ideas – Technological Convergence.” https://ark-invest.com/big-ideas-2023/technological-convergence/

2           ARK Investment Management LLC. 2023. “Big Ideas – Artificial Intelligence.” https://ark-invest.com/big-ideas-2023/artificial-intelligence/

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Market Review and Investment Strategy

 

In the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, global equity markets appreciated as NVIDIA’s guidance for the second quarter shocked on the high side of expectations, thanks to provocative proofs of concepts from artificial intelligence (AI) generally and ChatGPT specifically. Increased demand for AI hardware is pointing toward a significant acceleration in software revenue growth. As companies develop AI-powered products and services, ARK estimates that software may generate up to $8 of revenue for every dollar spent on AI hardware by 2030. In what could be “winner take most” opportunities, we believe companies with large pools of proprietary data and broad-based distribution should be best positioned to capitalize on AI use cases and reap the potentially dramatic productivity gains associated with generative AI.

Recent economic data and comments from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) appear to have tempered investors’ previous expectations of interest rate declines. Now, interest rate futures are pricing in a slowdown or recession and one or two more rate hikes could occur before interest rates start to decline. Should an economic slowdown evolve into a hard landing, the slope of interest rate declines could steepen.

Economic data was not as clear-cut. While the labor market seemed resilient, a number of leading indicators were warning of recession.

        With a strong correlation to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the US Leading Economic Index (LEI) has dropped for 14 consecutive months and now is down 7.9% year-over-year.2 In 2022, GDP declined for two consecutive quarters, a technical recession. During the last two quarters, Gross Domestic Income (GDI) – which should equal GDP over time – has declined sequentially. The divergence in growth between GDP and GDI is begging the question about future revisions: will GDI be revised up or GDP down. Our view is the latter.

        Based on monthly surveys from the Federal Reserve District Banks of Dallas, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Kansas, manufacturing activity is contracting at an accelerated rate. Corroborating this evidence, new orders in the national Purchasing Managers’ Index, an index of the prevailing direction of economic trends in the manufacturing and service sectors, are declining.

        According to the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS), the willingness of banks to lend is plummeting, often a leading indicator of recession. Borrowing and lending play pivotal roles during economic expansions. The demand for commercial and industrial (C&I) loans is consistent with previous recession levels, and the Bank of America Fund Manager Survey suggests that commercial real estate could be the epicenter of the next financial crisis.

        US consumer sentiment3 remains at levels last seen during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009 and back-to-back recessions with double-digit inflation and interest rates during the early 1980s. Meanwhile, the personal saving rate has collapsed from 9.3% pre-COVID to 4.6%4 which, when coupled with historically low consumer sentiment, is pointing toward weakness in consumption growth. Adding to those concerns, the third largest category of non-housing debt, credit card balances have reached a record high level at ~$1 trillion.5 Because interest rates on credit cards nearly doubled to 20-21% during the past ten years, the burden of credit card debt has intensified. Additionally, student loan payments are slated to resume this October, further pressuring consumer purchasing power.

        In recent months, PIMCO and Brookfield have defaulted on commercial property mortgages across major US cities, a trend exacerbated by the combination of rapid interest rate increases and the lower occupancy rates associated with the shift to remote work environments. Recent trends have hit San Francisco particularly hard, the value of one commercial use building dropping from $300 million to $60 million, or 80%, in four years.6 Moreover, two of San Francisco’s largest hotels are vacating the city.

The movement in interest rates over this fiscal period was remarkable. The Federal Funds Target Rate has surged 22-fold in the last year, a faster pace than all previous tightening cycles – including the one in 1980-1981 that crushed inflation – creating significant strains at regional banking and in commercial real estate. Bank deposits have dropped 4.0% year-over-year, the largest decline since 1948. We believe additional rate hikes will exacerbate this fragile situation.

2           The Conference Board. Data as of May 31, 2023.

3           As of June 30, 2023, measured by the University of Michigan.

4           Federal Reserve Economic Data. Saving rate was 9.3% as of February 1, 2020, and 4.6% as of May 1, 2023.

5           Federal Reserve Economic Data as of February 1, 2023.

6           Wall Street Journal. Published April 27, 2023.

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While the Fed is determined to squelch inflation by increasing interest rates, the bond market has been signaling that it could be making a major mistake. Since March 2021, the yield curve7 has flattened by 265 basis points, inverting from +159 to -106 basis points,8 the worst inversion since the early 1980s when the Fed was fighting entrenched double-digit inflation. This dynamic suggests that both real growth and inflation could surprise on the low side of expectations. In ARK’s view, the Fed is making decisions based on lagging indicators – employment and headline inflation – and ignoring leading indicators that are telegraphing recession and/or price deflation.

The Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates when the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) – a lagging economic indicator – reached 8.5% in March 2022. Shortly thereafter, an inflationary surge influenced by geopolitical pressures and inventory hoarding peaked at 9.1% year-over-year. Since then, CPI inflation has dropped to 3.0%,9 thanks to various deflationary forces – good, bad, and cyclical. Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk10 and DoubleLine’s CEO Jeff Gundlach11 have echoed our concerns about the risk of deflation.

Innovation is a potential source of good deflation, as learning curves can cut costs and increase productivity. Yet, we believe many companies have catered to short-term-oriented, risk-averse shareholders, satisfying their demands for profits/dividends “now”. On balance, they have leveraged their balance sheets to buy back stock, bolster earnings, and increase dividends. In so doing, many have curtailed investments and could be ill-prepared for the potential disintermediation associated with disruptive innovation. Saddled with aging products and services, they could be forced to cut prices to clear unwanted inventories and service debt, causing bad deflation.

If we are correct in our assessment that growth, inflation, or both will surprise on the low side of expectations, scarce double-digit growth opportunities should be rewarded accordingly. The adoption of new technologies typically accelerates during tumultuous times as concerned businesses and consumers change their behavior much more rapidly than otherwise would be the case. As a result, stocks of innovation-oriented companies have historically performed better and emerge as new market leaders toward the end of a bear market. We believe the coronavirus crisis and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have transformed the world significantly and permanently, suggesting that many innovation-driven strategies and stocks could be productive holdings during the next five to ten years.

ARK continues to research and discover companies that are causing or embracing disruptive innovation, and that are creating pockets of rapid growth in an otherwise uncertain growth environment. Relative to the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index, ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, ARK Autonomous Technology and Robotics ETF, ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Space Exploration ETF, and ARK’s self-indexed ETFs underperformed these broad-based indexes during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, while the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF and ARK Fintech Revolution ETF overperformed these indexes.

7           As measured by the difference between yields on the 10-year Treasury bond and the 2-year Treasury note.

8           An inversion means the long-term Treasury yield is lower than the short-term Treasury yield. The yield difference was +159 basis points on March 29, 2021, and -106 basis points on June 30, 2023. One basis point is equal to 1/100 of a percentage point, or 0.01%.

9           US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data as of June 30, 2023.

10         https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1569948349549379585

11           https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/13/gundlach-says-buy-long-term-treasuries-as-deflation-is-the-bigger-threat-right-now.html

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Investment Results: ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG)

 

The ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in companies across multiple sectors, including health care, information technology, materials, energy, and consumer discretionary, that are relevant to the Fund’s Genomic Revolution investment theme.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, ARKG underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to ARKG’s performance were Exact Sciences Corp. (EXAS or Exact Sciences), Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB), Schrödinger, Inc. (SDGR or Schrödinger), Signify Health, Inc. (SGFY), and NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA or NVIDIA). Shares of Exact Sciences contributed to performance after the company surpassed revenue and earnings expectations for the first quarter of 2023 and guided to positive free cash flow, which is the residual amount of cash that a business has earned from its operations, over a specific period of time, less maintenance, during 2023. In addition, Exact Sciences’ next-generation Cologuard screening test for colon cancer demonstrated better specificity and sensitivity than Exact Sciences’ existing product, so it will seek FDA approval of the new test by the end of this year. Schrödinger specializes in developing computational tools and software for drug discovery and materials science. In the absence of meaningful company-specific news in second-quarter 2023, shares of Schrödinger rallied in tandem with a broad rotation into the beneficiaries of artificial intelligence in 2023. Shares of NVIDIA appreciated after the company announced much better than expected guidance for the second quarter of 2023, thanks to demand for data center products in response to breakthroughs in generative AI. As the primary provider of accelerated computing hardware for developing and running large language models, NVIDIA should be an early beneficiary of the boom in generative AI that ChatGPT unleashed late last year.

The biggest detractors to ARKG’s performance were Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (FATE or Fate Therapeutics), CareDX, Inc. (CDNA), Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (BEAM or Beam Therapeutics), 908 Devices (MASS) and Twist Bioscience Corp. (TWST or Twist Bioscience).

ARK started exiting its position in Fate Therapeutics in December 2022. Shares of the company declined in the fourth quarter of 2022 after Fate Therapeutics announced disappointing preclinical data from a project with GT Biopharma focused on the potential for a new therapeutic approach to treating acute myeloid leukemia. Shares of Beam Therapeutics declined in a broad-based sell-off in gene-editing names in 2023 on no meaningful company specific news. Beam Therapeutics is focused on applying its novel base-editing method to rare disease indications. Shares of Twist Bioscience traded down after the company issued light fiscal 2023 second-quarter revenue guidance based on a weaker-than-expected biopharma outlook. Twist Bioscience left full-year and long-term top-line guidance intact based on 30% growth in quarterly order bookings. Historically, Twist Bioscience has generated approximately 55-60% of its revenue in the second half. In our view, Twist Bioscience is a preeminent provider of synthetic biology reagents and tools – particularly oligonucleotides – to the translational research and clinical markets. Thanks to the capture efficiency of its oligos, Twist Bioscience’s next-generation sequencing (NGS) business is gaining momentum.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

Net Asset Value

3.46%

-10.50%

6.63%

8.56%

Market Price

3.80%

-10.45%

6.64%

8.58%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

12.20%

12.08%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

9.12%

8.97%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for ARKG is 0.75%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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Investment Results: ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ)

 

The ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in securities of autonomous technology and robotics companies that are relevant to the Fund’s Robotics and Autonomous Technology investment theme.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, ARKQ underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to ARKQ’s performance were NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA or NVIDIA), Archer Aviation, Inc. (ACHR), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA or Tesla), Iridium Communications, Inc. (IRDM or Iridium), and Deere & Co. (DE). NVIDIA shares contributed to performance, for the reasons discussed above. Tesla shares rallied following several events in 2023, after a decline in the second half of 2022 due to broad macro environment concerns over consumer demand. First, Tesla held its Investor Day in March 2023, as to what will be its next-generation vehicle. Second, during its annual shareholder meeting, Tesla announced that co-founder J.B. Straubel would join the Board of Directors. Third, Tesla competitors General Motors, Ford, and Volvo announced that they will adopt the Tesla charging connector and join the Tesla Supercharger network in the coming years. Furthermore, SAE International, the automotive industry body that sets and reviews engineering standards, announced that it would standardize Tesla’s North American Charging Standard connector. Lastly, Tesla reaffirmed its promise to deliver the first Cybertrucks this year. Shares of Iridium surged in the first quarter of 2023 after the company announced a partnership with Qualcomm to provide satellite service for smartphones. The shares later pulled back, in July 2023, after the company reported second quarter earnings, missing Wall Steet revenue and earnings estimates. Additionally, Iridium had a great second half of 2022 due to momentum across business lines and an agreement with SpaceX.

The biggest detractors from ARKQ’s performance were TuSimple Holdings, Inc. (TSP or TuSimple), Trimble, Inc. (TRMB or Trimble), XPeng, Inc. (XPEV), Velo3D, Inc. (VLD or Velo3D), and Proto Labs (PRLB). TuSimple experienced turbulence after the company fired Xiaodi Hou, CEO and Co-Founder. Additionally, a

Wall Street Journal report alleged TuSimple was facing investigations from the FBI, SEC, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US over its ties to a Chinese startup (Hydron). With the three US organizations investigating TuSimple, ARK believed incremental partners and customers would likely avoid working with TuSimple and sought to lower the exposure to this name. Earlier in 2023, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) selected Trimble’s software to manage, maintain and operate the country's road network and associated transportation infrastructure. However, shares of Trimble fell as the company reported fourth-quarter 2022 earnings that were below expectations, with a decline in revenue and operating margin. In December 2022, shares of the company also depreciated after the company announced that it would acquire Transporeon, a company that makes transportation management software, for the equivalent of $2 billion in cash. Trimble is a leader in advanced positioning solutions, including Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Global Positioning System (GPS), laser, optics, and inertial technologies. Much of the depreciation in Velo3D shares occurred in the second half of 2022 after the company reported that supply chain delays caused shipment disruptions during the third quarter 2022 and lowered full-year revenue guidance. Movement in 2023 can be related to the merger and acquisition activity within the 3D Printing industry involving Nano Dimension Ltd., Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Corp., and Desktop Metal, Inc. Velo3D is an additive manufacturing and 3D printing company specializing in support-free powder bed fusion.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

Net Asset Value

4.85%

4.32%

11.99%

13.89%

Market Price

4.98%

4.28%

11.96%

13.90%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

12.20%

12.08%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

9.12%

8.80%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for ARKQ is 0.75%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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Investment Results: ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK)

 

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in securities of companies that rely on or benefit from the development of new products or services, technological improvements, and scientific advancement related to ARK’s strategic platform areas of genomics (“Genomic Revolution Theme”), robotics and autonomous technology (“Robotics and Autonomous Technology Theme”), next generation internet (“Next Generation Internet Theme”), or financial technology (“Fintech Theme”).

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, ARKK underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to ARKK’s performance were Exact Sciences Corp. (EXAS), Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN or Coinbase), Shopify, Inc. (SHOP or Shopify), DraftKings, Inc. (DKNG or DraftKings), and Roku, Inc. (ROKU). Shares of crypto-related companies, including Coinbase, surged during the first quarter of 2023. In July, Shares of Coinbase and other crypto-related stocks rallied after the company relisted Ripple’s XRP after a landmark ruling by a U.S. District Court, which states that the coin is not a security in terms of sales to the general public. Earlier in June, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Coinbase with operating an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency, a move telegraphed by its Wells Notice in March. The new case followed the SEC’s recent actions against other prominent players that list similar assets – Kraken, Bittrex, and Binance, for example. Despite the SEC’s threat to end its staking operations, Coinbase appears well-positioned to navigate the regulatory environment following the downfall of FTX, which eliminated one of its primary competitors. Shares of Shopify appreciated after the company posted first-quarter 2023 revenue and earnings that surpassed analysts' expectations. Shopify also announced that it will sell its logistics

business – launched in 2019 with the purchase of warehouse robot startup 6 River Systems – to Flexport, Inc., with whom Shopify will continue to partner and in whom it now will have a 13% equity position. Shares of DraftKings rose after the company reported positive first-quarter 2023 results, including 84% year-over-year revenue growth. In the past year, DraftKings’ share of total wagers in mobile sports betting has increased from 28% to 32%. The company also has taken share in gross gaming revenues (GGR) and, at 26% for the quarter, is leading the industry.

The biggest detractors from ARKK’s performance were Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM or Zoom), Beam Therapeutics, Inc. (BEAM or Beam Therapeutics), Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (FATE or Fate Therapeutics), Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NTLA) and Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC). Shares of Zoom declined relatively recently after an analyst from Citibank focused on increased competition in the enterprise communications space and negative data points suggesting slower growth generally. We maintain conviction in Zoom’s potential to share most of the enterprise communications platform space with Microsoft Corp. Shares of Beam Therapeutics and Fate Therapeutics also detracted from performance, for the reasons discussed above.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ARK Innovation ETF

Net Asset Value

11.71%

-13.69%

3.76%

12.36%

Market Price

11.79%

-13.67%

3.75%

12.38%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

12.20%

12.08%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

9.12%

8.97%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for ARKK is 0.75%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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Investment Results: ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW)

 

The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in securities of companies that are relevant to the Fund’s Next Generation Internet investment theme.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, ARKW outperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top contributors to ARKW’s performance were Shopify, Inc. (SHOP), Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN), DraftKings, Inc. (DKNG), for reasons discussed above, Roku, Inc. (ROKU) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).

The biggest detractors from ARKW’s performance were Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM or Zoom), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC or Teladoc), Twilio, Inc. (TWLO) and Vuzix Corp. (VUZI). Shares of Zoom detracted from performance for the reasons discussed above. Shares of Teladoc fell in the third quarter of 2022 following a downgrade by Wall Street analysts, who raised concerns about near term performance. Shares depreciated after the company

reported its fourth-quarter earnings results, which missed Wall Street expectations, and management issued weak guidance. Management attributed the results to macroeconomic challenges affecting both of its revenue segments. Nevertheless, Teladoc expects growth in the portion of its chronic care segment that pertains to diabetes due to the growth in GLP-1 agonist medications. This could prove a significant headwind for this already important care vertical for Teladoc.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception
(Annualized)

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

Net Asset Value

23.25%

-11.05%

7.54%

17.43%

Market Price

23.55%

-11.02%

7.57%

17.45%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

12.20%

12.08%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

9.12%

8.80%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for ARKW is 0.75%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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(Unaudited)

 

Investment Results: ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF)

 

The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in securities of companies that are relevant to the Fund’s investment theme of financial technology (“Fintech”) innovation.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, ARKF outperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to ARKF’s performance were Shopify, Inc. (SHOP), Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN or Coinbase), DraftKings, Inc. (DKNG), for the reasons discussed above, Global-e Online Ltd. (GLBE), and MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI).

The biggest detractors from ARKF’s performance were Silvergate Capital Corp. (SICP or Silvergate), Twilio, Inc. (TWLO or Twilio), Teladoc Health, Inc. (TDOC or Teladoc), Z Holdings Corp. (4689 JP), and Sea Ltd. (SE). ARK started exiting its position in Silvergate in early January after losing conviction in the company. In March, Silvergate announced that it had entered Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership and would liquidate assets and wind down operations. Silvergate catered to institutional investors seeking to transfer government issued (fiat) currency to crypto exchanges. Taking fiat deposits and routing them through its Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), Silvergate grew crypto-related

deposits more than six-fold in two years, from less than $2 billion in early 2020 to approximately $13 billion in 2022. After the collapse of FTX last November, its customers began to draw down deposits, which Silvergate honored initially by liquidating assets on its balance sheet and tapping the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for a credit line. In early March, citing audit procedures and regulatory inquiries, the company delayed its 10-K filing, and one week later wound up in FDIC receivership. Prior to its demise, several crypto firms, including Coinbase, had moved their banking from Silvergate to other crypto-friendly banks, one of which – Signature Bank – also entered FDIC receivership. Twilio and Teladoc shares also detracted from performance, for the reasons discussed above.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception

(Annualized)

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF)

Net Asset Value

34.92%

-12.49%

 – 

4.67%

Market Price

35.35%

-12.50%

 – 

4.71%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

 – 

14.41%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

 – 

11.45%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for ARKF is 0.75%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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(Unaudited)

   

Investment Results: ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX)

 

The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests in securities of companies that are relevant to the Fund’s Space Exploration investment theme. ARK defines “Space Exploration” as leading, enabling, or benefitting from technologically-enabled products and/or services that occur beyond the surface of the Earth.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, ARKX underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to ARKX’s performance were Archer Aviation, Inc. (ACHR or Archer Aviation), Iridium Communications, Inc. (IRDM or Iridium), Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY or Joby Aviation), Komatsu Ltd. (6301 JP), and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB or Rocket Lab). Shares of Archer Aviation rose after the company reported its first-quarter 2023 results and announced former FAA Administrator Billy Nolen as its Chief Safety Officer. This is on the back of a strong second half of 2022, where Archer Aviation continued to execute on its timeline for commercial launch in 2025. Archer Aviation is an aerospace company aiming to revolutionize mobility with its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) products and services. Our research suggests that an eVTOL service operating at scale should be able to transport individuals from big cities to airports in a fraction of the time and at the same price as taxi rides today. Shares of Iridium also contributed to performance, for the reasons discussed above. Shares of Joby Aviation appreciated after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a Special Airworthiness Certificate enabling tests of its first production prototype in flight – a major milestone for the industry. Throughout the period, Joby Aviation continued to execute on its timeline for commercial launch in 2025. Joby Aviation is an eVTOL company aiming to commercialize operations by 2025.

The biggest detractors from ARKX’s performance were Trimble (TRMB or Trimble), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX or L3Harris), Velo3D, Inc. (VLD), Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (BLDE), and JD Logistics, Inc. (2618 HK or JD Logistics). Shares of Trimble detracted from performance, for the reasons discussed above. Shares of L3Harris declined along with other industrial names in the first-quarter of 2023 on no meaningful company news. In July of 2023, L3Harris received FTC approval for its proposed acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, after announcing the deal in December 2022. During the second half of 2022, L3Harris received multiple contracts from multiple vendors, including the U.S. Army, and Boeing, amongst others. L3Harris Corporation is a provider of electronic systems with applications in defense, civil government, and commercial activity. Shares of JD Logistics declined on relatively little company specific news and we believe the underperformance is attributed to lower investor confidence in China as the June Purchasing Managers Index came in lower than expected and concerns mounted over Chinese companies lagging in artificial intelligence capability. JD Logistics is a pioneer in integrated supply-chain services in China and focused on investing in logistics robotics. The company offers warehousing and distribution, express delivery, bulk delivery, cold chain logistics, cross-border import and export, overseas logistics, and international transport services. ARK believes JD Logistics is well-positioned to capture a larger share of supply-chain and fulfillment services in China over the next 5-10 years.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception

(Annualized)

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX)

Net Asset Value

4.27%

 – 

 – 

-10.16%

Market Price

4.42%

 – 

 – 

-10.11%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

 – 

 – 

8.19%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

 – 

 – 

5.50%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for ARKX is 0.75%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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(Unaudited)

 

Investment Results: The 3D Printing ETF (PRNT)

 

The 3D Printing ETF (PRNT) is an indexed exchange-traded fund that seeks investment results corresponding to the performance of the Total 3D-Printing Index, which tracks the price movements of the stocks in the industry. The 3D Printing ETF is the only pure-play ETF dedicated to the 3D printing ecosystem.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, PRNT underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to PRNT’s performance were BICO Group AB (BICO SS or BICO), Nikon Corp. (AM3D GR), Markforged Holding Corp. (MKFG), Altair Engineering, Inc. (ALTR), and Straumann Holding AG (STMN SW). Shares of BICO, a biotechnology company specializing in 3D bioprinting, were the largest positive contributor to PRNT’s performance based on news that Sartorius, the German-based life sciences company, acquired a 10% stake in the company and will collaborate on 3D cell printing and other digital solutions for cell line development workflows.

The biggest detractors from PRNT’s performance were FARO Technologies, Inc. (FARO), Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation (FATH), Materialise NV (MTLS), Velo3D, Inc. (VLD or Velo3D), and Trimble, Inc. (TRMB). Velo3D and Trimble detracted from performance for the reasons outlined above.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception

(Annualized)

ARK The 3D Printing ETF (PRNT)

Net Asset Value

5.61%

3.16%

0.37%

3.34%

Market Price

5.48%

3.30%

0.27%

3.33%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

12.20%

13.29%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

9.12%

10.60%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for PRNT is 0.66%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (concluded)

(Unaudited)

   

Investment Results: ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (IZRL)

 

The ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (IZRL) is an indexed exchange-traded fund that seeks investment results corresponding to the performance of the ARK Israeli Innovation Index, which is designed to track the price movements of exchange-listed Israeli companies whose main business operations are causing disruptive innovation in the areas of genomics, biotechnology, industrials, manufacturing, the Internet, and/or information technology.

During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023, IZRL underperformed the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Net Index.

The top positive contributors to IZRL’s performance were Urogen Pharma Ltd. (URGN), Taboola.com Ltd. (TBLA), Perion Network Ltd. (PERI), Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NNOX or Nano-X Imaging), and Camtek Ltd. (CAMT). Shares of Nano-X Imaging appreciated in the second quarter of 2023 after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the company clearance under Section 510(k) of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to market the Nanox.ARC X-ray system, which complements conventional radiography with tomographic images of the human musculoskeletal system. Nano-X Imaging is focused on applying its proprietary medical imaging technology to make diagnostic medicine more accessible and affordable.

The biggest detractors from IZRL’s performance were HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (HUBC), SatixFy Communications Ltd. (SATX or SatixFy), Audiocodes Ltd. (AUDC), Allot Ltd. (ALLT), and Partners Communications (PTNR). Shares of SatixFy, a leader in next-generation satellite communication systems based on in-house-developed chipsets, declined after Chief Executive Officer Ido Gur announced that he was leaving the company in the second quarter of 2023. The company's former Chief Commercial Officer, Nir Barkan, returned as acting Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2023. The company has seen several leadership changes since its founder, Yoel Gat, passed away in 2022.

Average Annual Total Returns as of 7/31/23

 

1 Year

3 Year

5 Year

Since
Inception

(Annualized)

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (IZRL)

Net Asset Value

3.72%

-6.93%

0.36%

1.06%

Market Price

3.67%

-6.63%

0.17%

1.05%

S&P 500 Index

13.02%

13.72%

12.20%

12.22%

MSCI World Net Index

13.48%

11.67%

9.12%

9.02%

Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment Since Inception* Through 7/31/23 (At Net Asset Value)

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.arkfunds.com. As stated in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses, the expense ratio for IZRL is 0.49%. Additional information about fees and expense levels can be found in the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns are based on the dollar value of a single share of an ARK ETF, calculated using the value of the underlying assets of the ARK ETF minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV is typically calculated at 4:00 pm Eastern time on each business day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade. Market performance does not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times.

The returns for the Fund do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or upon sale of Fund shares. Returns for less than one year are not annualized.

This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and reflects ongoing fund expenses, but does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions.

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The views expressed in the Shareholder Letter are those of ARK Investment Management LLC (“ARK”) as of July 31, 2023. Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance presents information about the ARK ETFs’ holdings that is believed to be accurate, and the views of the Funds’ portfolio manager, as of July 31, 2023. The Shareholder Letter and Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance may not necessarily reflect the views or holdings on the date this Annual Report is first published or anytime thereafter. The information in the Shareholder Letter and Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance may change, and the ARK ETFs disclaim any obligation to advise shareholders of any such changes. Certain information was obtained from sources that ARK believes to be reliable; however, ARK does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information obtained from any third party.

Portfolio holdings will change and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any particular security. Please visit www.ark-funds.com for the most current list of portfolio holdings for the ARK ETFs.

The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the large-capitalization sector of the U.S. stock market. The MSCI World Index represents large and mid-cap equity performance across 23 developed markets. Returns shown for the MSCI World Index are net of foreign withholding taxes applicable to U.S. investors. Securities indexes assume reinvestment of all distributions and interest payments and do not take into account brokerage fees or taxes. Index performance information was furnished by sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate, however, no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and the information is subject to correction. You cannot invest directly in an index, securities in an ARK ETF will not exactly match those in an index, and performance of an ARK ETF will differ from the performance of an index. Although reinvestment of dividend and interest payments is assumed, no expenses are netted against an index’s returns.

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Shareholder Expense Examples

(Unaudited)

   
   

As a shareholder of an ARK ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, “Funds”) you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs for purchasing and selling shares; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period and held for the entire period (February 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023).

Actual Expenses

The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line under each Fund in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate your actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund to other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the second line under each Fund in the table is useful in comparing ongoing Fund costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Beginning
Account Value
2
/1/2023

Ending
Account Value
7
/31/2023

Annualized
Expense Ratios
for the Period

Expenses Paid
During the
Period
(a)

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,126.10

0.75%

$7.97

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

0.75%

$3.82

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,210.00

0.75%

$8.29

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

0.75%

$3.82

ARK Innovation ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,263.50

0.75%

$8.49

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

0.75%

$3.82

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,351.30

0.75%

$8.82

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

0.75%

$3.82

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,312.70

0.75%

$8.68

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

0.75%

$3.83

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,113.60

0.71%

$7.54

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.61

0.71%

$3.63

The 3D Printing ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,062.50

0.66%

$6.81

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,021.88

0.66%

$3.37

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

       

Actual

$1,000.00

$1,071.10

0.49%

$5.11

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

$1,000.00

$1,022.72

0.49%

$2.52

(a)     Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (the number of days in the period, then divided by 365).

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Sector Diversification (as a percentage of total investments)

July 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

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Sector Diversification (as a percentage of total investments) (concluded)

July 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

   
   

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Schedule of Investments
ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 99.5%

Biotechnology – 49.9%

     

 

 

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.*

 

1,969,031

 

$

     68,837,324

Beam Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

2,172,166

 

 

67,054,764

CareDx, Inc.*

 

6,916,159

 

 

75,455,294

Compass Pathways PLC (United Kingdom)*†(a)

 

2,518,187

 

 

23,469,503

CRISPR Therapeutics AG (Switzerland)*

 

1,539,505

 

 

88,259,822

Exact Sciences Corp.*

 

2,661,490

 

 

259,601,735

Incyte Corp.*

 

511,078

 

 

32,565,890

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

1,931,374

 

 

81,755,061

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

2,500,627

 

 

103,600,977

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

 

34,852

 

 

253,025

Moderna, Inc.*

 

248,031

 

 

29,183,327

Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

2,333,922

 

 

22,662,383

Prime Medicine, Inc.*

 

2,222,737

 

 

33,496,647

Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A*

 

5,050,199

 

 

71,308,810

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

33,257

 

 

24,673,701

Repare Therapeutics, Inc. (Canada)*

 

2,713,177

 

 

24,961,228

Senti Biosciences, Inc.*

 

2,125,632

 

 

1,832,295

Surface Oncology, Inc.*

 

65

 

 

63

Twist Bioscience Corp.*

 

2,966,854

 

 

72,213,227

Veracyte, Inc.*

 

2,198,419

 

 

60,346,601

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

119,371

 

 

42,059,178

Verve Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

2,968,983

 

 

60,834,462

Total Biotechnology

 

 

 

 

1,244,425,317

Chemicals – 5.1%

     

 

 

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.*

 

50,687,267

 

 

127,225,040

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.1%

908 Devices, Inc.*

 

4,100,372

 

 

28,538,589

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.2%

Butterfly Network, Inc.*

 

13,161,198

 

 

33,824,279

Cerus Corp.*

 

6,515,227

 

 

20,001,747

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

 

 

 

53,826,026

Health Care Providers & Services 5.0%

     

 

 

Accolade, Inc.*

 

5,939,451

 

 

89,210,554

Guardant Health, Inc.*

 

593,523

 

 

23,159,268

Invitae Corp.*

 

8,742,543

 

 

12,414,411

Total Health Care Providers & Services

 

 

 

 

124,784,233

Health Care Technology 13.8%

     

 

 

Schrodinger, Inc.*

 

3,507,238

 

 

183,463,620

Teladoc Health, Inc.*

 

4,051,438

 

 

120,611,309

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*

 

206,921

 

 

42,257,407

Total Health Care Technology

 

 

 

 

346,332,336

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 16.3%

10X Genomics, Inc., Class A*

 

754,125

 

$

      47,494,792

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.*

 

11,045,837

 

 

93,226,864

Codexis, Inc.*

 

3,483,766

 

 

12,541,558

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.*

 

11,299,896

 

 

149,271,626

Personalis, Inc.*

 

5,920,884

 

 

13,973,286

PhenomeX, Inc.*

 

2,284,158

 

 

1,256,287

Quantum-Si, Inc.*

 

14,809,603

 

 

57,609,356

SomaLogic, Inc.*

 

13,104,112

 

 

32,105,075

Total Life Sciences Tools & Services

 

 

 

 

407,478,844

Pharmaceuticals – 0.7%

Pfizer, Inc.

 

480,489

 

 

17,326,433

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.7%

NVIDIA Corp.

 

142,955

 

 

66,801,442

Software – 2.7%

UiPath, Inc., Class A*

 

3,762,819

 

 

68,031,767

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $5,894,348,071)

 

 

 

 

2,484,770,027

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.2%

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%(b)
(Cost $5,005,878)

 

5,005,878

 

 

5,005,878

Total Investments – 99.7%
(Cost $5,899,353,949)

 

 

 

 

2,489,775,905

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.3%

     

 

6,885,694

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

 

 

$

2,496,661,599

     Affiliated security

*     Non-income producing security

(a)   American Depositary Receipt

(b)  Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Affiliated Issuer Transactions

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the total outstanding voting securities, or a company that is under common ownership or control. Fiscal year-to-date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Value ($) at 7/31/2022

Purchases
Cost
($)

Sales
Proceeds
($)

Net Realized
Gain
/(Loss)
($)

Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
($)

Dividend
Income
($)

Capital Gain Distributions
($)

Number of
Shares at
7
/31/2023

Value ($) at
7
/31/2023

Common Stocks  32.4%

               

Biotechnology — 10.6%

               

Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.

39,811,175

25,897,252

(29,756,551)

(8,514,840)

41,400,288

1,969,031

68,837,324

CareDx, Inc.

               

104,441,573

104,510,770

(61,129,316)

(245,330)

(72,122,403)

6,916,159

75,455,294

Compass Pathways PLC

               

38,465,114

(10,211,294)

360,603

(5,144,920)

2,518,187

23,469,503

Repare Therapeutics, Inc.

               

34,591,003

23,493,363

(23,854,949)

(5,758,323)

(3,509,866)

2,713,177

24,961,228

Surface Oncology, Inc.^

               

10,813,242

3,018,275

(8,578,286)

(44,886,210)

39,633,042

65

63

Twist Bioscience Corp.

               

113,950,836

62,653,287

(54,194,027)

(7,429,768)

(42,767,101)

2,966,854

72,213,227

Chemicals — 0.0%

               

Zymergen, Inc.^

               

19,213,895

2,867,953

(20,336,476)

(46,330,747)

44,585,375

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.1%

908 Devices, Inc.

               

80,344,058

39,336,495

(32,015,198)

(2,639,751)

(56,487,015)

4,100,372

28,538,589

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.4%

Butterfly Network, Inc.

               

36,949,002

44,558,754

(27,220,759)

(6,361,516)

(14,101,202)

13,161,198

33,824,279

Health Care Providers & Services — 3.6%

Accolade, Inc.

               

56,841,976

47,774,905

(48,145,598)

7,037,183

25,702,088

5,939,451

89,210,554

Health Care Technology — 7.3%

Schrodinger, Inc.

               

107,424,667

94,847,051

(96,786,412)

(16,303,457)

94,281,771

3,507,238

183,463,620

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 8.4%

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.

79,152,238

77,051,061

(57,403,646)

811,091

(6,383,880)

11,045,837

93,226,864

Codexis, Inc.

30,479,069

15,237,887

(18,659,742)

(19,815,503)

5,299,847

3,483,766

12,541,558

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.^

52,499,699

74,394,233

(78,653,072)

(831,625)

101,862,391

11,299,896

149,271,626

Personalis, Inc.

               

19,984,442

13,133,752

(11,620,198)

(290,099)

(7,234,611)

5,920,884

13,973,286

Quantum-Si, Inc.

37,961,956

27,566,988

(20,234,601)

(2,809,371)

15,124,384

14,809,603

57,609,356

SomaLogic, Inc.

43,910,861

36,077,869

(22,977,946)

309,528

(25,215,237)

13,104,112

32,105,075

$868,369,692

$730,885,009

$(621,778,071)

$(153,698,135)

$134,922,951

$    

$    

103,455,830

$958,701,446

^     As of July 31, 2023, the company was no longer considered to be an affiliated security.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

    Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

    Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

    Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

       

Common Stocks

$2,484,770,027

$       

$     

$2,484,770,027

Money Market Fund

5,005,878

5,005,878

Total

$2,489,775,905

$       

$     

$2,489,775,905

     Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 100.0%

     

 

 

Aerospace & Defense – 18.4%

     

 

 

AeroVironment, Inc.*

 

391,760

 

$

37,319,058

Archer Aviation, Inc., Class A*

 

7,384,416

 

 

49,697,120

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)

 

84,645

 

 

17,964,208

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.*

 

5,339,302

 

 

80,570,067

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

20,724

 

 

9,250,572

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.*

 

2,773,566

 

 

20,441,181

Total Aerospace & Defense

 

 

 

 

215,242,206

Automobile Components – 1.8%

     

 

 

Magna International, Inc. (Canada)

 

336,045

 

 

21,617,775

Automobiles – 15.5%

     

 

 

BYD Co. Ltd. (China)(a)

 

192,577

 

 

13,740,369

General Motors Co.

 

304,510

 

 

11,684,048

Tesla, Inc.*

 

584,611

 

 

156,342,520

Total Automobiles

 

 

 

 

181,766,937

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.3%

     

 

 

2U, Inc.*

 

610,488

 

 

2,918,133

Diversified Telecommunication – 6.3%

     

 

 

Iridium Communications, Inc.

 

1,404,007

 

 

73,780,568

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 8.8%

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

 

33,073

 

 

12,717,561

Trimble, Inc.*

 

1,400,580

 

 

75,351,204

Vuzix Corp.*

 

2,872,879

 

 

15,168,801

Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 

 

 

 

103,237,566

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.5%

     

 

 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

 

52,874

 

 

17,152,325

Interactive Media & Services – 2.2%

     

 

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

 

193,833

 

 

25,801,111

Machinery – 14.6%

     

 

 

3D Systems Corp.*

 

2,618,519

 

 

22,807,301

Caterpillar, Inc.

 

75,491

 

 

20,017,949

Deere & Co.

 

97,879

 

 

42,048,818

Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)(a)

 

1,583,441

 

 

44,447,189

Markforged Holding Corp.*

 

11,916,443

 

 

24,905,366

Velo3D, Inc.*

 

7,174,860

 

 

16,430,429

Total Machinery

 

  

 

 

170,657,052

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.1%

     

 

 

Cameco Corp. (Canada)

 

350,520

 

 

12,324,283

Passenger Airlines – 3.5%

     

 

 

Blade Air Mobility, Inc.*

 

5,323,376

 

 

22,198,478

Joby Aviation, Inc.*

 

2,058,238

 

 

18,421,230

Total Passenger Airlines

 

  

 

 

40,619,708

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 11.3%

 

 

 

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

 

47,959

 

$

5,486,510

 

NVIDIA Corp.

 

72,011

 

 

33,650,020

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)(a)

 

174,634

 

 

17,314,961

 

Teradyne, Inc.

 

674,600

 

 

76,189,324

 

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

 

  

 

 

132,640,815

 

Software – 13.6%

     

 

 

 

ANSYS, Inc.*

 

45,707

 

 

15,636,365

 

Materialise NV (Belgium)*(a)

 

1,065,971

 

 

8,506,448

 

Synopsys, Inc.*

 

35,915

 

 

16,226,397

 

UiPath, Inc., Class A*

 

5,289,928

 

 

95,641,898

 

Unity Software, Inc.*

 

511,362

 

 

23,440,834

 

Total Software

 

  

 

 

159,451,942

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.1%

 

 

 

 

Stratasys Ltd.*

 

739,231

 

 

13,402,258

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,594,485,037)

     

 

1,170,612,679

 

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.0%(b)

     

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%(c)
(Cost $409,920)

 

409,920

 

 

409,920

 

Total Investments – 100.0%
(Cost $1,594,894,957)

     

 

1,171,022,599

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.0)%(b)

 

 

(364,875

)

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

  

 

$

1,170,657,724

 

      Affiliated security

*      Non-income producing security

(a)   American Depositary Receipt

(b)   Less than 0.05%

(c)   Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Affiliated Issuer Transactions

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the total outstanding voting securities, or a company that is under common ownership or control. Fiscal year-to-date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Value ($) at 7/31/2022



Purchases
Cost

($)



Sales
Proceeds
($)



Net Realized
Gain
/(Loss)
($)

Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
($)



Dividend
Income
($)



Capital Gain
Distributions
($)



Number
of
Shares at
7/31/2023




Value ($) at
7
/31/2023

Common Stocks — 4.0%

               

Aerospace & Defense — 0.0%

               

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.^

           

96,360,376

5,128,622

(21,118,635)

(23,646,203)

23,845,907

5,339,302

80,570,067

Machinery — 2.1%

               

Markforged Holding Corp.

               

21,267,591

6,977,087

(2,581,133)

(990,333)

232,154

11,916,443

24,905,366

Passenger Airlines — 1.9%

               

Blade Air Mobility, Inc.

               

32,091,985

1,290,966

(3,367,709)

(3,386,785)

(4,429,979)

5,323,376

22,198,478

$149,719,952

$13,396,675

$(27,067,477)

$(28,023,321)

$19,648,082

$   

$   

22,579,121

$127,673,911

^     As of July 31, 2023, the company was no longer considered to be an affiliated security.

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

    Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

    Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

    Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Autonomous
Technology &
Robotics ETF

 



Level 1

 



Level 2

 



Level 3

 



Total

Assets

               

Common Stocks

 

$1,170,612,679

 

$    

 

$    

 

$1,170,612,679

Money Market Fund

 

409,920

 

 

 

409,920

Total

 

$1,171,022,599

 

$    

 

$     

 

$1,171,022,599

     Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Innovation ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 99.9%

     

 

 

Automobiles – 10.1%

     

 

 

Tesla, Inc.*

 

3,526,119

 

$

   942,990,004

Biotechnology – 15.5%

     

 

 

Beam Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

6,079,245

 

 

187,666,293

CRISPR Therapeutics AG (Switzerland)*

 

5,272,758

 

 

302,287,216

Exact Sciences Corp.*

 

4,136,732

 

 

403,496,840

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

6,758,894

 

 

286,103,983

Twist Bioscience Corp.*

 

3,732,917

 

 

90,859,200

Veracyte, Inc.*

 

4,544,089

 

 

124,735,243

Verve Therapeutics, Inc.*

 

2,274,127

 

 

46,596,862

Total Biotechnology

 

 

 

 

1,441,745,637

Capital Markets – 10.8%

     

 

 

Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A*

 

7,600,911

 

 

749,525,834

Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A*

 

20,163,255

 

 

259,299,459

Total Capital Markets

 

  

 

 

1,008,825,293

Chemicals – 3.1%

     

 

 

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.*

 

114,951,623

 

 

288,528,574

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.3%

 

 

 

2U, Inc.*

 

6,016,113

 

 

28,757,020

Entertainment – 12.3%

     

 

 

ROBLOX Corp., Class A*

 

6,854,805

 

 

269,051,096

Roku, Inc.*

 

9,097,337

 

 

875,800,633

Total Entertainment

 

 

 

 

1,144,851,729

Financial Services – 6.3%

     

 

 

Block, Inc.*

 

7,254,485

 

 

584,203,677

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.5%

 

 

 

Cerus Corp.*

 

13,396,623

 

 

41,127,633

Health Care Providers & Services – 0.3%

 

 

 

Invitae Corp.*

 

19,358,067

 

 

27,488,455

Health Care Technology – 3.9%

     

 

 

Teladoc Health, Inc.*

 

12,268,555

 

 

365,234,882

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.2%

     

 

 

DraftKings, Inc., Class A*

 

12,350,507

 

 

392,499,112

Interactive Media & Services – 0.8%

     

 

 

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

 

223,228

 

 

71,120,441

IT Services – 7.7%

     

 

 

Shopify, Inc., Class A (Canada)*

 

5,572,258

 

 

376,573,196

Twilio, Inc., Class A*

 

5,139,202

 

 

339,341,508

Total IT Services

 

   

 

 

715,914,704

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 3.5%

     

 

 

 

10X Genomics, Inc., Class A*

 

2,157,057

 

$

    135,851,450

 

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.*

 

14,331,855

 

 

189,323,805

 

Total Life Sciences Tools & Services

 

  

 

 

325,175,255

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.7%

 

 

 

 

Teradyne, Inc.

 

572,699

 

 

64,680,625

 

Software – 19.9%

     

 

 

 

PagerDuty, Inc.*

 

8,233,329

 

 

213,407,887

 

Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A*

 

5,000,660

 

 

99,213,095

 

UiPath, Inc., Class A*

 

28,888,934

 

 

522,311,927

 

Unity Software, Inc.*

 

8,569,310

 

 

392,817,170

 

Zoom Video Communications, Inc.,
Class A*

 

8,474,697

 

 

621,619,025

 

Total Software

 

  

 

 

1,849,369,104

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $18,241,601,460)

 

  

 

 

9,292,512,145

 

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.1%

     

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square
Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%
(a)
(Cost $6,500,177)

 

6,500,177

 

 

6,500,177

 

Total Investments – 100.0%
(Cost $18,248,101,637)

     

 

9,299,012,322

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.0)%(b)

 

 

(3,659,522

)

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

 

 

$

9,295,352,800

 

*     Non-income producing security

     Affiliated security

(a)   Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

(b)   Less than 0.05%

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)
ARK Innovation ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Affiliated Issuer Transactions

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the total outstanding voting securities, or a company that is under common ownership or control. Fiscal year-to-date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Value ($) at 7/31/2022

Purchases
Cost
($)

Sales
Proceeds
($)

Net Realized
Gain
/(Loss)
($)

Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
($)

Dividend
Income
($)

Capital Gain
Distributions
($)

Number of
Shares at
7
/31/2023

Value ($) at
7
/31/2023

Common Stocks — 38.1%

               

Biotechnology — 10.7%

               

Beam Therapeutics, Inc.

               

425,310,301

343,345,454

(382,397,191)

(9,492,032)

(189,100,239)

6,079,245

187,666,293

CRISPR Therapeutics AG

               

475,632,825

408,047,375

(485,420,113)

(42,003,062)

(53,969,809)

5,272,758

302,287,216

Exact Sciences Corp.^

               

453,419,254

656,442,684

(1,096,065,790)

(317,478,952)

707,179,644

4,136,732

403,496,840

Fate Therapeutics, Inc.

               

218,139,689

101,718,976

(176,598,032)

(460,303,352)

317,042,719

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.

               

430,810,590

432,595,293

(427,483,671)

(13,661,405)

(136,156,824)

6,758,894

286,103,983

Twist Bioscience Corp.

               

178,879,891

132,099,745

(143,035,670)

(853,993)

(76,230,773)

3,732,917

90,859,200

Veracyte, Inc.

               

137,390,204

143,462,149

(161,317,272)

(3,844,117)

9,044,279

4,544,089

124,735,243

Chemicals — 3.1%

               

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

             

200,265,720

343,104,459

(252,176,830)

16,383,495

(19,048,270)

114,951,623

288,528,574

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.3%

             

2U, Inc.

               

64,267,072

58,241,546

(61,847,866)

(3,684,306)

(28,219,426)

6,016,113

28,757,020

Entertainment — 9.4%

               

Roku, Inc.

               

597,014,440

779,371,204

(790,234,143)

(54,293,130)

343,942,262

9,097,337

875,800,633

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.5%

             

Cerus Corp.

               

64,337,431

57,586,040

(55,380,698)

(1,692,034)

(23,723,106)

13,396,623

41,127,633

Health Care Providers & Services — 0.3%

             

Invitae Corp.

               

35,214,655

59,904,715

(56,872,984)

(9,041,428)

(1,716,503)

19,358,067

27,488,455

Signify Health, Inc.

               

228,647,398

35,405,696

(394,871,541)

75,598,078

55,220,369

Health Care Technology — 3.9%

             

Teladoc Health, Inc.

               

439,542,710

465,746,110

(454,995,958)

(17,944,410)

(67,113,570)

12,268,555

365,234,882

Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.0%

             

PhenomeX, Inc.

               

18,250,247

3,208,066

(16,616,968)

(139,777,712)

134,936,367

Compugen Ltd.

               

9,521,030

456,284

(8,458,001)

(51,068,846)

49,549,533

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

             

61,525,177

189,828,317

(187,159,550)

6,805,799

118,324,062

14,331,855

189,323,805

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Innovation ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Value ($) at 7/31/2022

Purchases
Cost
($)

Sales
Proceeds
($)

Net Realized
Gain
/(Loss)
($)

Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
($)

Dividend
Income
($)

Capital Gain
Distributions
($)

Number of
Shares at
7
/31/2023

Value ($) at
7
/31/2023

Road & Rail — 0.0%

               

TuSimple Holdings, Inc.

               

107,440,372

34,704,558

(68,320,392)

(275,689,876)

201,865,338

Software — 7.9%

               

Materialise NV

               

59,636,430

21,861,206

(63,224,162)

(76,998,323)

58,724,849

PagerDuty, Inc.

               

215,727,928

289,256,741

(298,393,594)

(2,343,188)

9,160,000

8,233,329

213,407,887

UiPath, Inc.

               

413,196,381

623,275,043

(553,615,174)

34,395,712

5,059,965

28,888,934

522,311,927

$4,834,169,745

$5,179,661,661

$(6,134,485,600)

$(1,346,987,082)

$1,414,770,867

$    

$      

257,067,071

$3,947,129,591

^     As of July 31, 2023, the company was no longer considered to be an affiliated security.

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

     Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

     Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

     Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Innovation
ETF

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

       

Common Stocks

$9,292,512,145

$     

$     

$9,292,512,145

Money Market Fund

6,500,177

6,500,177

Total

$9,299,012,322

$     

$     

$9,299,012,322

     Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 93.6%

     

 

 

Automobiles – 5.9%

     

 

 

Tesla, Inc.*

 

366,405

 

$

      97,987,689

Banks – 0.7%

     

 

 

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (Brazil)*

 

1,456,321

 

 

11,592,315

Biotechnology – 1.3%

     

 

 

Veracyte, Inc.*

 

772,315

 

 

21,200,047

Broadline Retail – 1.0%

     

 

 

MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)*

 

13,666

 

 

16,919,191

Capital Markets – 13.8%

     

 

 

Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A*

 

1,545,543

 

 

152,405,995

Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A*

 

5,864,379

 

 

75,415,914

Total Capital Markets

 

 

 

 

227,821,909

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.3%

     

 

 

2U, Inc.*

 

1,095,534

 

 

5,236,653

Electronic Equipment Instruments & Components – 1.2%

Vuzix Corp.*

 

3,660,953

 

 

19,329,832

Entertainment – 13.3%

     

 

 

ROBLOX Corp., Class A*

 

1,498,950

 

 

58,833,787

Roku, Inc.*

 

1,585,613

 

 

152,646,964

Spotify Technology SA*

 

54,143

 

 

8,089,506

Total Entertainment

 

 

 

 

219,570,257

Financial Services – 8.6%

     

 

 

Adyen NV (Netherlands)*(a)

 

1,007,086

 

 

18,641,162

Block, Inc.*

 

1,519,922

 

 

122,399,318

Total Financial Services

 

 

 

 

141,040,480

Health Care Technology – 3.4%

     

 

 

Teladoc Health, Inc.*

 

1,908,530

 

 

56,816,938

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 6.9%

     

 

 

DraftKings, Inc., Class A*

 

2,259,674

 

 

71,812,440

Genius Sports Ltd. (United Kingdom)*

 

5,410,426

 

 

42,417,740

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

 

 

 

114,230,180

Interactive Media & Services – 2.3%

     

 

 

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

 

46,088

 

 

14,683,637

Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.*

 

7,249,624

 

 

22,546,330

Total Interactive Media & Services

 

 

 

 

37,229,967

IT Services – 10.1%

     

 

 

Cloudflare, Inc., Class A*

 

425,901

 

 

29,289,212

Shopify, Inc., Class A (Canada)*

 

1,113,495

 

 

75,249,992

Twilio, Inc., Class A*

 

944,177

 

 

62,344,007

Total IT Services

 

 

 

 

166,883,211

Media – 0.8%

     

 

 

Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A*

 

135,160

 

 

12,334,702

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.7%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

 

216,205

 

$

      24,733,852

 

NVIDIA Corp.

 

36,492

 

 

17,052,347

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)(a)

 

34,742

 

 

3,444,669

 

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

 

 

 

 

45,230,868

 

Software – 20.9%

     

 

 

 

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A*

 

123,293

 

 

19,931,546

 

Microsoft Corp.

 

37,748

 

 

12,680,308

 

PagerDuty, Inc.*

 

1,482,291

 

 

38,420,983

 

Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A*

 

868,256

 

 

17,226,199

 

UiPath, Inc., Class A*

 

4,238,299

 

 

76,628,446

 

Unity Software, Inc.*

 

1,933,475

 

 

88,630,494

 

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A*

 

1,237,760

 

 

90,789,696

 

Total Software

 

 

 

 

344,307,672

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.4%

 

Pure Storage, Inc., Class A*

 

186,817

 

 

6,910,361

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $3,010,739,794)

 

 

 

 

1,544,642,272

 

UNIT TRUST – 6.4%

     

 

 

 

Financials – 6.4%

     

 

 

 

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust BTC*
(Cost $213,291,312)

 

5,523,181

 

 

105,658,452

 

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.1%

     

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%(b)
(Cost $1,065,271)

 

1,065,271

 

 

1,065,271

 

Total Investments – 100.1%
(Cost $3,225,096,377)

     

 

1,651,365,995

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.1)%

     

 

(855,034

)

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

 

 

$

1,650,510,961

 

     Affiliated security

*     Non-income producing security

(a)   American Depositary Receipt

(b)  Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Affiliated Issuer Transactions

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the total outstanding voting securities, or a company that is under common ownership or control. Fiscal year-to-date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Value ($) at 7/31/2022

Purchases
Cost

($)

Sales
Proceeds
($)

Net Realized
Gain
/(Loss)
($)

Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
($)

Dividend
Income
($)

Capital Gain
Distributions
($)

Number of
Shares at
7
/31/2023

Value ($) at
7
/31/2023

Common Stock — 1.2%

               

Electronic Equipment Instruments & Components — 1.2%

Vuzix Corp.
32,529,639

6,111,053

(7,609,279)

(4,410,641)

(7,290,940)

3,660,953

19,329,832

$32,529,639

$6,111,053

$(7,609,279)

$(4,410,641)

$(7,290,940)

$    

$    

3,660,953

$19,329,832

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

    Level 1  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

    Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

    Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

       

Common Stocks

$1,544,642,272

$    

$    

$1,544,642,272

Unit Trust

105,658,452

105,658,452

Money Market Fund

1,065,271

1,065,271

Total

$1,651,365,995

$    

$    

$1,651,365,995

     Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 99.6%

Banks – 1.8%

     

 

 

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A (Brazil)*

 

2,529,052

 

$

      20,131,254

TCS Group Holding PLC, Class Reg S (Russia)*(a)(b)

 

607,059

 

 

6,071

Total Banks

 

 

 

 

20,137,325

Broadline Retail – 8.7%

Global-e Online Ltd. (Israel)*

 

1,091,933

 

 

49,191,582

JD.com, Inc. (China)(c)

 

116,250

 

 

4,802,287

MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)*

 

32,622

 

 

40,387,667

Total Broadline Retail

 

 

 

 

94,381,536

Capital Markets – 16.4%

     

 

 

Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A*

 

1,182,552

 

 

116,611,453

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

 

74,052

 

 

8,501,169

Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A*

 

4,173,895

 

 

53,676,290

Total Capital Markets

 

 

 

 

178,788,912

Consumer Finance – 2.4%

Kaspi.KZ JSC (Kazakhstan)(b)

 

182,216

 

 

16,709,207

SoFi Technologies, Inc.*

 

847,553

 

 

9,704,482

Total Consumer Finance

 

 

 

 

26,413,689

Entertainment – 5.1%

ROBLOX Corp., Class A*

 

388,704

 

 

15,256,632

Roku, Inc.*

 

414,945

 

 

39,946,755

Total Entertainment

 

 

 

 

55,203,387

Financial Services – 19.7%

Adyen NV (Netherlands)*(d)

 

24,499

 

 

45,517,768

Avidxchange Holdings, Inc.*

 

734,640

 

 

9,116,883

Block, Inc.*

 

1,270,187

 

 

102,288,159

StoneCo Ltd., Class A (Brazil)*

 

2,262,874

 

 

32,789,044

Toast, Inc., Class A*

 

1,126,616

 

 

24,864,415

Total Financial Services

 

 

 

 

214,576,269

Health Care Technology – 2.6%

Teladoc Health, Inc.*

 

961,704

 

 

28,629,928

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 6.7%

DraftKings, Inc., Class A*

 

2,300,012

 

 

73,094,381

Insurance – 3.4%

Discovery Ltd. (South Africa)*

 

4,143,623

 

 

36,605,913

Interactive Media & Services – 2.6%

Pinterest, Inc., Class A*

 

577,454

 

 

16,740,392

Z Holdings Corp. (Japan)

 

4,166,314

 

 

11,591,235

Total Interactive Media & Services

 

 

 

 

28,331,627

IT Services – 15.2%

Shopify, Inc., Class A (Canada)*

 

1,602,334

 

 

108,285,732

Twilio, Inc., Class A*

 

864,765

 

 

57,100,433

Total IT Services

 

 

 

 

165,386,165

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.5%

Zillow Group, Inc., Class C*

 

98,200

 

$

        5,318,512

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.4%

NVIDIA Corp.

 

32,806

 

 

15,329,916

Software – 13.1%

BILL Holdings Inc*

 

278,978

 

 

34,967,102

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A*

 

29,261

 

 

4,730,333

Intuit, Inc.

 

72,464

 

 

37,079,829

Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A*

 

311,846

 

 

6,187,025

UiPath, Inc., Class A*

 

3,275,069

 

 

59,213,247

Total Software

 

 

 

 

142,177,536

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,759,306,744)

 

 

 

 

1,084,375,096

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.7%

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%(e)
(Cost $7,095,219)

 

7,095,219

 

 

7,095,219

Total Investments – 100.3%
(Cost $1,766,401,963)

     

 

1,091,470,315

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.3)%

     

 

(3,180,897)

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

  

 

$

1,088,289,418

*     Non-income producing security

(a)   Investment fair valued by ARK Investment Management LLC (the “Adviser”) in accordance with the Adviser’s valuation policies and procedures that were reviewed by, and are subject to the oversight of, the Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment is classified as Level 3.

(b)  Global Depositary Receipt

(c)   American Depositary Receipt

(d)  Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.

(e)   Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

    Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

    Level 2 Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

    Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

       

Common Stocks

$1,084,369,025

$    

$6,071

$1,084,375,096

Money Market Fund

7,095,219

7,095,219

Total

$1,091,464,244

$    

$6,071

$1,091,470,315

        Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 94.3%

     

 

 

Aerospace & Defense – 34.5%

     

 

 

AeroVironment, Inc.*

 

197,496

 

$

   18,813,469

Airbus SE (France)

 

24,331

 

 

3,584,241

Archer Aviation, Inc., Class A*

 

1,893,042

 

 

12,740,173

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)

 

24,131

 

 

5,121,322

HEICO Corp.

 

19,981

 

 

3,516,257

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.*

 

1,383,391

 

 

20,875,370

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

 

69,100

 

 

13,093,759

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

6,936

 

 

3,096,022

Mynaric AG (Germany)*(a)

 

607,573

 

 

3,736,574

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.*

 

1,015,303

 

 

7,482,783

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A

 

152,727

 

 

4,859,773

Thales SA (France)

 

41,492

 

 

6,202,130

Total Aerospace & Defense

 

 

 

 

103,121,873

Air Freight & Logistics – 2.1%

     

 

 

JD Logistics, Inc. (China)*(b)

 

3,729,526

 

 

6,293,267

Broadline Retail – 2.5%

     

 

 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

 

55,166

 

 

7,374,591

Diversified Telecommunication – 7.3%

     

 

 

Iridium Communications, Inc.

 

415,182

 

 

21,817,814

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 8.9%

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

 

7,812

 

 

3,003,948

Trimble, Inc.*

 

441,921

 

 

23,775,350

Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 

 

 

 

26,779,298

Household Durables – 1.8%

     

 

 

Garmin Ltd.

 

50,924

 

 

5,392,342

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.4%

     

 

 

Honeywell International, Inc.

 

21,408

 

 

4,155,935

Interactive Media & Services – 1.9%

     

 

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

 

42,382

 

 

5,641,468

Machinery – 12.3%

     

 

 

3D Systems Corp.*

 

477,714

 

 

4,160,889

Deere & Co.

 

20,633

 

 

8,863,937

Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)

 

471,288

 

 

13,131,730

Markforged Holding Corp.*

 

2,814,073

 

 

5,881,413

Velo3D, Inc.*

 

2,032,409

 

 

4,654,217

Total Machinery

 

 

 

 

36,692,186

Passenger Airlines – 6.1%

     

 

 

Blade Air Mobility, Inc.*

 

1,720,137

 

 

7,172,971

Joby Aviation, Inc.*

 

1,232,162

 

 

11,027,850

Total Passenger Airlines

 

 

 

 

18,200,821

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.1%

Teradyne, Inc.

 

108,188

 

$

   12,218,753

Software – 11.2%

     

 

 

ANSYS, Inc.*

 

10,030

 

 

3,431,263

Dassault Systemes SE (France)

 

208,939

 

 

8,933,033

Synopsys, Inc.*

 

9,004

 

 

4,068,007

UiPath, Inc., Class A*

 

642,542

 

 

11,617,159

Unity Software, Inc.*

 

122,836

 

 

5,630,802

Total Software

 

 

 

 

33,680,264

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.2%

Stratasys Ltd.*

 

38,550

 

 

698,912

Total Common Stocks

     

 

 

(Cost $373,692,548)

 

 

 

 

282,067,524

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND – 5.5%

     

 

 

Equity Fund – 5.5%

     

 

 

The 3D Printing ETF*

(Cost $26,330,639)

 

670,384

 

 

16,332,566

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.2%

     

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%(c)

(Cost $537,898)

 

537,898

 

 

537,898

Total Investments – 100.0%

     

 

 

(Cost $400,561,085)

     

 

298,937,988

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.0%(d)

 

 

508

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

 

 

$

298,938,496

†  Affiliated security

*     Non-income producing security

(a)   American Depositary Receipt

(b)  Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.

(c)   Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

(d)  Less than 0.05%

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Affiliated Issuer Transactions

An affiliated company is a company in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the total outstanding voting securities, or a company that is under common ownership or control. Fiscal year-to-date transactions with companies which are or were affiliates are as follows:

Value ($) at 7/31/2022

Purchases
Cost
($)

Sales
Proceeds
($)

Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)
($)

Net Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
($)

Dividend
Income
($)

Capital Gain
Distributions
($)

Number of
Shares at
7/31/2023

Value ($) at
7/31/2023

Exchange-Traded Fund — 5.5%

               

Equity Fund — 5.5%

               

The 3D Printing ETF
17,689,955

(2,026,900)

(1,601,960)

2,271,471

670,384

16,332,566

$17,689,955

$    

$(2,026,900)

$(1,601,960)

$2,271,471

$    

$    

670,384

$16,332,566

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

     Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

     Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

     Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Space Exploration &
Innovation ETF

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

       

Common Stocks

$282,067,524

$   

$   

$282,067,524

Exchange – Traded Fund

16,332,566

16,332,566

Money Market Fund

537,898

537,898

Total

$298,937,988

$   

$   

$298,937,988

‡  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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The 3D Printing ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 98.4%

     

 

 

Aerospace & Defense – 1.3%

     

 

 

Hexcel Corp.

 

2,656

 

$

187,726

Moog, Inc., Class A

 

21,517

 

 

2,268,753

Total Aerospace & Defense

 

  

 

 

2,456,479

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.3%

     

 

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

 

12,623

 

 

2,362,142

Automobile Components – 2.6%

     

 

 

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA (France)

 

75,619

 

 

2,475,182

Exco Technologies Ltd. (Canada)

 

342,490

 

 

2,293,396

Total Automobile Components

 

  

 

 

4,768,578

Chemicals – 0.9%

     

 

 

5N Plus, Inc. (Canada)*

 

75,631

 

 

212,213

Arkema SA (France)

 

1,954

 

 

210,461

Avient Corp.

 

4,939

 

 

200,178

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

 

2,691

 

 

208,902

Eastman Chemical Co.

 

2,235

 

 

191,271

Evonik Industries AG (Germany)

 

9,905

 

 

204,852

Koninklijke DSM NV (Netherlands)

 

1,409

 

 

155,695

Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)

 

36,441

 

 

203,689

Total Chemicals

 

  

 

 

1,587,261

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.0%(a)

     

 

 

PyroGenesis Canada, Inc. (Canada)*

 

57,013

 

 

42,371

Electrical Equipment – 1.8%

     

 

 

AMETEK, Inc.

 

19,325

 

 

3,064,945

SGL Carbon SE (Germany)*

 

23,156

 

 

193,497

Total Electrical Equipment

 

  

 

 

3,258,442

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 10.9%

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

 

339,402

 

 

5,630,679

Hexagon AB, Class B (Sweden)

 

279,440

 

 

2,706,425

Renishaw PLC (United Kingdom)

 

126,693

 

 

6,341,072

Trimble, Inc.*

 

103,660

 

 

5,576,908

Total Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 

  

 

 

20,255,084

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 8.4%

     

 

 

Align Technology, Inc.*

 

8,983

 

 

3,394,586

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

 

135,456

 

 

5,624,133

Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland)

 

40,117

 

 

6,631,346

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

   

 

 

15,650,065

Household Durables – 3.6%

     

 

 

Nikon Corp. (Japan)

 

504,288

 

 

6,649,874

Industrial Conglomerates – 4.4%

     

 

 

3M Co.

 

1,946

 

 

216,979

General Electric Co.

 

21,623

 

 

2,470,211

Siemens AG (Germany)

 

32,739

 

 

5,578,769

Total Industrial Conglomerates

 

  

 

 

8,265,959

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.8%

     

 

 

BICO Group AB (Sweden)*

 

1,349,980

 

$

5,270,955

Machinery – 22.9%

     

 

 

3D Systems Corp.*

 

721,852

 

 

6,287,331

Desktop Metal, Inc., Class A*

 

3,628,868

 

 

6,604,540

Kennametal, Inc.

 

6,829

 

 

208,148

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

 

11,419

 

 

2,291,907

Markforged Holding Corp.*

 

5,658,852

 

 

11,827,001

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG (Switzerland)

 

433,362

 

 

2,352,543

Proto Labs, Inc.*

 

189,545

 

 

6,283,417

Sandvik AB (Sweden)

 

10,228

 

 

207,739

Velo3D, Inc.*

 

2,818,503

 

 

6,454,372

Total Machinery

 

   

 

 

42,516,998

Metals & Mining – 3.0%

     

 

 

Arconic Corp.*

 

80,406

 

 

2,403,335

ATI Inc.*

 

4,433

 

 

211,366

Carpenter Technology Corp.

 

3,535

 

 

211,605

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

 

30,423

 

 

2,470,348

voestalpine AG (Austria)

 

6,119

 

 

202,509

Total Metals & Mining

 

  

 

 

5,499,163

Software – 20.8%

     

 

 

Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A*

 

74,434

 

 

5,578,084

ANSYS, Inc.*

 

16,001

 

 

5,473,942

Autodesk, Inc.*

 

26,054

 

 

5,523,188

Dassault Systemes SE (France)

 

122,193

 

 

5,224,271

Materialise NV (Belgium)*(b)

 

761,468

 

 

6,076,515

Microsoft Corp.

 

15,957

 

 

5,360,275

PTC, Inc.*

 

37,573

 

 

5,478,519

Total Software

 

   

 

 

38,714,794

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 10.3%

 

 

 

Eastman Kodak Co.*

 

37,103

 

 

203,696

HP, Inc.

 

202,294

 

 

6,641,312

Nano Dimension Ltd. (Israel)*(b)

 

2,058,344

 

 

6,380,866

Stratasys Ltd.*

 

318,814

 

 

5,780,098

Xerox Holdings Corp.

 

13,077

 

 

208,970

Total Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

 

   

 

 

19,214,942

Trading Companies & Distributors – 3.4%

     

 

 

Xometry, Inc., Class A*

 

305,780

 

 

6,347,993

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $234,891,032)

 

  

 

 

182,861,100

PREFERRED STOCK – 0.1%

     

 

 

Household Products – 0.1%

     

 

 

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
(Cost $264,779)

 

2,585

 

 

199,467

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (continued)
The 3D Printing ETF

   

July 31, 2023

 

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

    Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

    Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

    Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

The 3D Printing ETF

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Assets

       

Common Stocks

$182,705,405

155,695

$   

$182,861,100

Preferred Stock

199,467

199,467

Money Market Fund

166,532

166,532

Total

$183,071,404

155,695

$   

$183,227,099

     Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

MONEY MARKET FUND – 0.1%

     

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, 5.15%(c)
(Cost $166,532)

 

166,532

 

$

166,532

Total Investments – 98.6%
(Cost $235,322,343)

     

 

183,227,099

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 1.4%

     

 

2,627,852

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

  

 

$

185,854,951

*     Non-income producing security

(a)   Less than 0.05%

(b)  American Depositary Receipt

(c)   Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of July 31, 2023.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

 

July 31, 2023

   

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCKS – 100.1%

Aerospace & Defense – 2.1%

     

 

 

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)

 

9,758

 

$

     2,072,810

Automobile Components – 2.0%

     

 

 

Mobileye Global, Inc., Class A (Israel)*

 

51,296

 

 

1,958,481

Biotechnology – 6.6%

     

 

 

Gamida Cell Ltd. (Israel)*

 

1,410,334

 

 

2,016,778

UroGen Pharma Ltd.*

 

210,002

 

 

4,548,643

Total Biotechnology

 

  

 

 

6,565,421

Communications Equipment – 12.3%

     

 

 

AudioCodes Ltd. (Israel)

 

212,955

 

 

2,138,068

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (Israel)*

 

994,502

 

 

2,008,894

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Israel)*

 

327,990

 

 

2,043,378

Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (Israel)

 

77,663

 

 

2,159,808

Radware Ltd. (Israel)*

 

113,557

 

 

2,133,736

SatixFy Communications Ltd. (Israel)*

 

492,763

 

 

157,684

Silicom Ltd. (Israel)*

 

55,558

 

 

1,634,517

Total Communications Equipment

 

  

 

 

12,276,085

Diversified Telecommunication – 2.1%

     

 

 

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd. (Israel)

 

1,576,036

 

 

2,087,578

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.1%

Nayax Ltd. (Israel)*

 

95,586

 

 

2,104,288

Entertainment – 2.1%

     

 

 

Playtika Holding Corp.*

 

174,781

 

 

2,086,885

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.8%

     

 

 

Inmode Ltd.*

 

46,548

 

 

1,997,375

Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (Israel)*

 

145,422

 

 

1,803,233

Total Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

  

 

 

3,800,608

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.1%

     

 

 

Fattal Holdings 1998 Ltd. (Israel)*

 

19,538

 

 

2,063,456

NEOGAMES SA (Israel)*

 

75,116

 

 

2,046,160

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

  

 

 

4,109,616

Interactive Media & Services – 2.4%

     

 

 

Taboola.com Ltd. (Israel)*

 

656,248

 

 

2,454,368

IT Services – 6.4%

     

 

 

Matrix IT Ltd. (Israel)

 

102,964

 

 

2,058,356

One Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel)

 

153,040

 

 

2,031,292

Wix.com Ltd. (Israel)*

 

24,918

 

 

2,350,266

Total IT Services

 

 

 

 

6,439,914

Media – 2.2%

     

 

 

Perion Network Ltd. (Israel)*

 

60,351

 

 

2,208,243

Pharmaceuticals – 4.2%

     

 

 

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.*

 

56,156

 

 

2,052,502

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Israel)*(a)

 

252,484

 

 

2,120,865

Total Pharmaceuticals

 

  

 

 

4,173,367

Professional Services – 6.4%

     

 

 

Danel Adir Yeoshua Ltd. (Israel)

 

26,623

 

 

2,101,368

Fiverr International Ltd.*

 

71,690

 

 

2,160,737

Hilan Ltd. (Israel)

 

42,843

 

 

2,098,656

Total Professional Services

 

  

 

 

6,360,761

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.9%

 

Camtek Ltd. (Israel)*

 

49,162

 

$

     2,340,603

 

Nova Ltd. (Israel)*

 

18,931

 

 

2,346,308

 

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (Israel)*

 

57,504

 

 

2,170,776

 

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (Israel)*

 

806,929

 

 

2,017,322

 

Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

 

  

 

 

8,875,009

 

Software – 26.6%

     

 

 

 

Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Japan)*

 

286,541

 

 

2,237,885

 

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel)*

 

16,547

 

 

2,187,679

 

Cognyte Software Ltd. (Israel)*

 

431,571

 

 

2,339,115

 

CyberArk Software Ltd.*

 

13,723

 

 

2,278,155

 

JFrog Ltd. (Israel)*

 

72,577

 

 

2,233,194

 

Monday.com Ltd.*

 

11,879

 

 

2,147,486

 

Nice Ltd. (Israel)*(a)

 

9,692

 

 

2,111,402

 

Pagaya Technologies Ltd., Class A*

 

915,202

 

 

2,434,438

 

Riskified Ltd., Class A*

 

454,389

 

 

2,194,699

 

Sapiens International Corp. NV (Israel)

 

76,950

 

 

2,073,033

 

SimilarWeb Ltd. (Israel)*

 

302,601

 

 

2,175,701

 

WalkMe Ltd. (Israel)*

 

247,368

 

 

2,223,838

 

Total Software

 

  

 

 

26,636,625

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.8%

 

Stratasys Ltd.*

 

101,738

 

 

1,844,510

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 4.0%

     

 

 

 

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (Israel)*

 

568,136

 

 

2,015,012

 

Partner Communications Co. Ltd. (Israel)*

 

463,915

 

 

1,981,006

 

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

  

 

 

3,996,018

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $105,038,565)

 

  

 

 

100,050,587

 

Total Investments – 100.1%
(Cost $105,038,565)

     

 

100,050,587

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.1)%

     

 

(116,557

)

Net Assets – 100.0%

 

  

 

$

  99,934,030

 

*     Non-income producing security

(a)   American Depositary Receipt

Country

Value

% of Net
Assets

Israel

$   74,067,273

74.1%

Japan

2,237,885

2.2

United States

23,745,429

23.8

Total Investments

100,050,587

100.1

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

(116,557)

(0.1)

Net Assets

$  99,934,030

100.0%

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (concluded)
ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

   

July 31, 2023

   

Fair Value Measurement

The Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that distinguishes between: (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund (observable inputs) and (ii) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the hierarchy are as follows:

    Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

    Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

    Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the valuations as of July 31, 2023, based upon the three levels defined above:

ARK Israel
Innovative
Technology ETF

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

Assets

               

Common Stocks

 

$100,050,587

 

$  —

 

$  —

 

$100,050,587

Total

 

$100,050,587

 

$  —

 

$  —

 

$100,050,587

     Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

July 31, 2023

   

     

 

ARK Genomic
Revolution

ETF

 

ARK
Autonomous
Technology &
Robotics ETF

 

ARK
Innovation
ETF

 

ARK Next
Generation
Internet ETF

 

ASSETS:

                 

Investments in non-affiliated securities at market
value (Note 2)

 

$ 1,680,346,148

 

$1,123,918,755

 

$   5,755,379,571

 

$ 1,632,036,163

 

Investments in affiliated securities at market value (Note 2)

 

809,429,757

 

47,103,844

 

3,543,632,751

 

19,329,832

 

Receivables:

                 

Dividends

 

227,023

 

309,525

 

31,848

 

9,503

 

Capital shares sold

 

34,045,779

 

 

79,473,339

 

 

Investment securities sold

 

10,242,925

 

 

52,628,024

 

105,520

 

Tax reclaims

 

5,173,433

 

44,307

 

1,778,642

 

 

Total Assets

 

2,539,465,065

 

1,171,376,431

 

9,432,924,175

 

1,651,481,018

 

LIABILITIES:

                 

Payables:

                 

Capital shares purchased

 

7,451,186

 

 

52,642,836

 

 

Investment securities purchased

 

33,893,657

 

 

79,451,712

 

 

Management fees (Note 3)

 

1,458,623

 

718,707

 

5,476,827

 

970,057

 

Total Liabilities

 

42,803,466

 

718,707

 

137,571,375

 

970,057

 

NET ASSETS

 

$ 2,496,661,599

 

$1,170,657,724

 

$   9,295,352,800

 

$ 1,650,510,961

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                 

Paid-in capital

 

$ 7,075,698,455

 

$1,882,060,239

 

$ 21,808,639,011

 

$ 4,079,549,059

 

Total accumulated loss

 

(4,579,036,856)

 

(711,402,515)

 

(12,513,286,211)

 

(2,429,038,098

)

NET ASSETS

 

$ 2,496,661,599

 

$1,170,657,724

 

$   9,295,352,800

 

$ 1,650,510,961

 

Shares outstanding no par value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

65,800,000

 

19,900,000

 

184,350,000

 

24,550,000

 

Net asset value, per share

 

$               37.94

 

$              58.83

 

$         50.42

 

$               67.23

 

Investments in non-affiliated securities at cost

 

$ 3,559,781,520

 

$1,435,630,169

 

$   9,094,253,242

 

$ 3,161,724,398

 

Investments in affiliated securities at cost

 

$ 2,339,572,429

 

$   159,264,788

 

$   9,153,848,395

 

$      63,371,979

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)

   

July 31, 2023

   
 

ARK Fintech
Innovation
ETF

 

ARK Space
Exploration &
Innovation ETF

 

The 3D
Printing ETF

 

ARK Israel
Innovative
Technology ETF

 

ASSETS:

                 

Investments in non-affiliated securities at market value (Note 2)

 

$ 1,091,470,315

 

$ 282,605,422

 

$ 183,227,099

 

$ 100,050,587

 

Investments in affiliated securities at market value (Note 2)

 

 

16,332,566

 

 

 

Foreign currency

 

 

 

 

177,273

 

Receivables:

                 

Dividends

 

16,887

 

29,461

 

27,465

 

659

 

Investment securities sold

 

7,504,129

 

 

2,455,836

 

4,057,757

 

Tax reclaims

 

18,393

 

152,264

 

255,823

 

 

Total Assets

 

1,099,009,724

 

299,119,713

 

185,966,223

 

104,286,276

 

LIABILITIES:

                 

Due to custodian

 

 

 

 

115,231

 

Due to custodian for foreign currency

 

7,165

 

3,954

 

9,403

 

 

Payables:

                 

Capital shares purchased

 

 

 

 

4,017,455

 

Investment securities purchased

 

10,074,688

 

 

 

178,099

 

Management fees (Note 3)

 

638,453

 

177,263

 

100,319

 

40,608

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

1,550

 

853

 

Total Liabilities

 

10,720,306

 

181,217

 

111,272

 

4,352,246

 

NET ASSETS

 

$ 1,088,289,418

 

$ 298,938,496

 

$ 185,854,951

 

$   99,934,030

 

NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:

                 

Paid-in capital

 

$ 2,850,331,222

 

$ 435,555,763

 

$ 415,848,849

 

$ 225,171,468

 

Total accumulated loss

 

(1,762,041,804)

 

(136,617,267)

 

(229,993,898)

 

(125,237,438

)

NET ASSETS

 

$ 1,088,289,418

 

$ 298,938,496

 

$ 185,854,951

 

$   99,934,030

 

Shares outstanding no par value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

45,050,000

 

19,200,000

 

7,600,000

 

4,975,000

 

Net asset value, per share

 

$               24.16

 

$            15.57

 

$            24.45

 

$            20.09

 

Investments in non-affiliated securities at cost

 

$ 1,766,401,963

 

$ 374,230,446

 

$ 235,322,343

 

$ 105,038,565

 

Investments in affiliated securities at cost

 

$            

 

$   26,330,639

 

$         

 

$         

 

Foreign currency at cost

 

 

 

 

177,277

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended July 31, 2023

   

ARK
Genomic
Revolution ETF

 

ARK
Autonomous
Technology &
Robotics ETF

 

ARK
Innovation
ETF

 

ARK Next
Generation
Internet 
ETF

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

               

Unaffiliated dividend income

$      1,026,437

 

$      4,479,527

 

$            437,243

 

$         131,681

 

Foreign withholding tax

 

(343,577)

 

 

 

Total Income

1,026,437

 

4,135,950

 

437,243

 

131,681

 

EXPENSES:

               

Management fees (Note 3)

16,716,409

 

7,261,773

 

57,307,379

 

9,450,358

 

Overdraft expense

 

12

 

88

 

104

 

Total Expenses

16,716,409

 

7,261,785

 

57,307,467

 

9,450,462

 

Net Investment Loss

(15,689,972)

 

(3,125,835)

 

(56,870,224)

 

(9,318,781

)

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION:

               

Net realized gain (loss) on:

               

Investments in non-affiliated securities

(679,940,596)

 

(234,624,240)

 

(1,163,105,365)

 

(451,693,344

)

Investments in affiliated securities

(144,229,289)

 

(15,121,335)

 

(1,478,633,188)

 

 

In-kind redemptions – non-affiliated securities

(20,179,695)

 

(15,301,882)

 

442,288,010

 

(12,557,174

)

In-kind redemptions – affiliated securities

(9,468,846)

 

(12,901,986)

 

131,646,106

 

(4,410,641

)

Net realized loss

(853,818,426)

 

(277,949,443)

 

(2,067,804,437)

 

(468,661,159

)

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments in non-affiliated securities

991,661,370

 

226,808,741

 

2,330,777,497

 

765,797,438

 

Investments in affiliated securities

(106,928,844)

 

82,299,564

 

682,905,990

 

(7,290,940

)

Change in unrealized appreciation

884,732,526

 

309,108,305

 

3,013,683,487

 

758,506,498

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency translation

30,914,100

 

31,158,862

 

945,879,050

 

289,845,339

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations

$   15,224,128

 

$   28,033,027

 

$    889,008,826

 

$ 280,526,558

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations (concluded)

   

For the Year Ended July 31, 2023

   
 

ARK Fintech
Innovation
ETF

 

ARK Space
Exploration &
Innovation ETF

 

The 3D Printing
ETF

 

ARK Israel
Innovative
Technology ETF

 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

                 

Unaffiliated dividend income

 

$      1,590,120

 

$   1,803,193

 

$     1,281,764

 

$       647,986

 

Foreign withholding tax

 

(17,236)

 

(98,610)

 

(83,743)

 

(157,613

)

Total Income

 

1,572,884

 

1,704,583

 

1,198,021

 

490,373

 

EXPENSES:

                 

Management fees (Note 3)

 

6,286,110

 

2,094,766

 

1,189,577

 

492,755

 

Overdraft expense

 

7,596

 

251

 

998

 

3,855

 

Other expenses

 

 

 

18,260

 

10,267

 

Total Expenses

 

6,293,706

 

2,095,017

 

1,208,835

 

506,877

 

Less expense waivers and reimbursements

 

 

(102,840)(1)

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

6,293,706

 

1,992,177

 

1,208,835

 

506,877

 

Net Investment Loss

 

(4,720,822)

 

(287,594)

 

(10,814)

 

(16,504

)

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION:

                 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

                 

Investments in non-affiliated securities

 

(397,299,950)

 

(7,285,769)

 

(62,567,000)

 

(38,557,513

)

Foreign currency transactions

 

1,918

 

(9,381)

 

(62,516)

 

(28,178

)

In-kind redemptions – non-affiliated securities

 

(243,743)

 

20,046

 

987,135

 

4,325,508

 

In-kind redemptions – affiliated securities

 

 

(1,601,960)

 

 

 

Net realized loss

 

(397,541,775)

 

(8,877,064)

 

(61,642,381)

 

(34,260,183

)

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments in non-affiliated securities

 

663,846,928

 

16,310,362

 

69,879,512

 

37,194,610

 

Investments in affiliated securities

 

 

2,271,471

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

24,972

 

2,569

 

18,334

 

113

 

Change in unrealized appreciation

 

663,871,900

 

18,584,402

 

69,897,846

 

37,194,723

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency translation

 

266,330,125

 

9,707,338

 

8,255,465

 

2,934,540

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From
Operations

 

$ 261,609,303

 

$  9,419,744

 

$     8,244,651

 

$   2,918,036

 

(1)  See Notes to Financial Statements (Note 3).

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     
 

ARK Genomic
Revolution ETF

 

ARK Autonomous
Technology & Robotics ETF

 
   

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

OPERATIONS:

                 

Net investment loss

 

$     (15,689,972)

 

$     (30,059,634)

 

$      (3,125,835)

 

$       (8,100,774

)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(853,818,426)

 

(451,066,973)

 

(277,949,443)

 

90,562,663

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

 

884,732,526

 

(3,694,261,922)

 

309,108,305

 

(726,387,621

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

15,224,128

 

(4,175,388,529)

 

28,033,027

 

(643,925,732

)

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

                 

Distributions from distributable earnings

 

 

(32,103,552)

 

 

(17,227,749

)

SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:

                 

Proceeds from shares sold

 

1,362,712,302

 

2,552,890,394

 

69,227,641

 

32,917,320

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(1,661,300,555)

 

(4,153,386,338)

 

(138,541,694)

 

(966,464,826

)

Net decrease in net assets resulting from
shareholder transactions

 

(298,588,253)

 

(1,600,495,944)

 

(69,314,053)

 

(933,547,506

)

Decrease in net assets

 

(283,364,125)

 

(5,807,988,025)

 

(41,281,026)

 

(1,594,700,987

)

NET ASSETS:

                 

Beginning of year

 

2,780,025,724

 

8,588,013,749

 

1,211,938,750

 

2,806,639,737

 

End of year

 

$  2,496,661,599

 

$  2,780,025,724

 

$1,170,657,724

 

$ 1,211,938,750

 

CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:

                 

Shares outstanding, beginning of year

 

75,805,000

 

101,755,000

 

21,600,000

 

34,600,000

 

Shares sold

 

41,200,000

 

51,950,000

 

1,300,000

 

500,000

 

Shares redeemed

 

(51,205,000)

 

(77,900,000)

 

(3,000,000)

 

(13,500,000

)

Shares outstanding, end of year

 

65,800,000

 

75,805,000

 

19,900,000

 

21,600,000

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   
     
 

ARK Innovation ETF

 

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

 
   

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

OPERATIONS:

                 

Net investment loss

 

$       (56,870,224)

 

$     (109,181,494)

 

$      (9,318,781)

 

$     (25,356,907

)

Net realized loss on investments and
foreign currency transactions

 

(2,067,804,437)

 

(11,169,618)

 

(468,661,159)

 

(105,372,724

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

 

3,013,683,487

 

(12,780,484,623)

 

758,506,498

 

(2,600,882,800

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations

 

889,008,826

 

(12,900,835,735)

 

280,526,558

 

(2,731,612,431

)

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

                 

Distributions from distributable earnings

 

 

(133,975,984)

 

 

(106,224,276

)

SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:

                 

Proceeds from shares sold

 

9,791,568,164

 

18,069,518,927

 

376,471,902

 

1,093,086,885

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(10,722,043,209)

 

(18,193,317,043)

 

(462,986,678)

 

(2,612,390,915

)

Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

 

(930,475,045)

 

(123,798,116)

 

(86,514,776)

 

(1,519,304,030

)

Increase (decrease) in net assets

 

(41,466,219)

 

(13,158,609,835)

 

194,011,782

 

(4,357,140,737

)

NET ASSETS:

                 

Beginning of year

 

9,336,819,019

 

22,495,428,854

 

1,456,499,179

 

5,813,639,916

 

End of year

 

$    9,295,352,800

 

$   9,336,819,019

 

$1,650,510,961

 

$ 1,456,499,179

 

CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:

                 

Shares outstanding, beginning of year

 

206,850,000

 

187,600,000

 

26,700,000

 

39,450,000

 

Shares sold

 

245,750,000

 

268,700,000

 

7,600,000

 

11,850,000

 

Shares redeemed

 

(268,250,000)

 

(249,450,000)

 

(9,750,000)

 

(24,600,000

)

Shares outstanding, end of year

 

184,350,000

 

206,850,000

 

24,550,000

 

26,700,000

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

     
 

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

 

ARK Space Exploration &
Innovation ETF

 
   

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

OPERATIONS:

                 

Net investment loss

 

$      (4,720,822)

 

$     (13,605,400)

 

$       (287,594)

 

$       (815,274

)

Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(397,541,775)

 

(403,587,918)

 

(8,877,064)

 

(8,554,029

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments and foreign currency translations

 

663,871,900

 

(1,364,491,482)

 

18,584,402

 

(124,793,118

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

261,609,303

 

(1,781,684,800)

 

9,419,744

 

(134,162,421

)

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

                 

Distributions from distributable earnings

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:

                 

Proceeds from shares sold

 

152,224,444

 

254,740,340

 

5,571,035

 

5,118,747

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(261,975,876)

 

(1,146,893,053)

 

(35,588,100)

 

(158,973,813

)

Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

 

(109,751,432)

 

(892,152,713)

 

(30,017,065)

 

(153,855,066

)

Increase (decrease) in net assets

 

151,857,871

 

(2,673,837,513)

 

(20,597,321)

 

(288,017,487

)

NET ASSETS:

                 

Beginning of year

 

936,431,547

 

3,610,269,060

 

319,535,817

 

607,553,304

 

End of year

 

$1,088,289,418

 

$    936,431,547

 

$298,938,496

 

$ 319,535,817

 

CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:

                 

Shares outstanding, beginning of year

 

52,300,001

 

71,250,001

 

21,400,001

 

29,850,001

 

Shares sold

 

8,050,000

 

9,850,000

 

450,000

 

300,000

 

Shares redeemed

 

(15,300,001)

 

(28,800,000)

 

(2,650,001)

 

(8,750,000

)

Shares outstanding, end of year

 

45,050,000

 

52,300,001

 

19,200,000

 

21,400,001

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)

   
     
 

The 3D Printing ETF

 

ARK Israel
Innovative Technology ETF

 
   

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

 

OPERATIONS:

                 

Net investment loss

 

$        (10,814)

 

$       (530,350)

 

$        (16,504)

 

$       (294,900

)

Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(61,642,381)

 

(103,341,583)

 

(34,260,183)

 

(56,749,557

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

 

69,897,846

 

(60,510,303)

 

37,194,723

 

(18,576,396

)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

8,244,651

 

(164,382,236)

 

2,918,036

 

(75,620,853

)

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

                 

Distributions from distributable earnings

 

 

(6,527)

 

 

(731,187

)

SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS:

                 

Proceeds from shares sold

 

3,488,712

 

 

8,621,228

 

4,381,509

 

Cost of shares redeemed

 

(35,428,704)

 

(141,564,471)

 

(29,739,323)

 

(93,611,726

)

Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholder transactions

 

(31,939,992)

 

(141,564,471)

 

(21,118,095)

 

(89,230,217

)

Decrease in net assets

 

(23,695,341)

 

(305,953,234)

 

(18,200,059)

 

(165,582,257

)

NET ASSETS:

                 

Beginning of year

 

209,550,292

 

515,503,526

 

118,134,089

 

283,716,346

 

End of year

 

$185,854,951

 

$ 209,550,292

 

$  99,934,030

 

$ 118,134,089

 

CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:

                 

Shares outstanding, beginning of year

 

9,050,001

 

13,550,001

 

6,100,001

 

9,375,001

 

Shares sold

 

150,000

 

 

450,000

 

200,000

 

Shares redeemed

 

(1,600,001)

 

(4,500,000)

 

(1,575,001)

 

(3,475,000

)

Shares outstanding, end of year

 

7,600,000

 

9,050,001

 

4,975,000

 

6,100,001

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each year presented.

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

Year Ended
July 31, 2021

Year Ended
July 31, 2020

Year Ended
July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of year

$       36.67

$       84.40

$       53.70

$       34.50

$    29.36

Net investment loss(1)

(0.23)

(0.35)

(0.24)

(0.28)

(0.19)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

1.50

(47.00)

31.73

20.53

5.80

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

1.27

(47.35)

31.49

20.25

5.61

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net realized gains

(0.38)

(0.79)

(1.05)

(0.47)

Total distributions

(0.38)

(0.79)

(1.05)

(0.47)

Net asset value, end of year

$       37.94

$       36.67

$       84.40

$       53.70

$    34.50

Market value, end of year

$       38.00

$       36.61

$       84.35

$       53.70

$    34.58

Total Return at Net Asset Value(2)

3.46%

(56.27)%

58.48%

60.41%

19.87%

Total Return at Market Value(2)

3.80%

(56.32)%

58.39%

60.05%

20.00%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)

$2,496,662

$2,780,026

$8,588,014

$1,589,856

$465,966

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

Net investment loss

(0.70)%

(0.62)%

(0.28)%

(0.73)%

(0.63)%

Portfolio turnover rate(3)

28%

51%

45%

50%

64%

(1)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(2)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the year and redemption on the last day of the year at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the year, and sale at the market value on the last day of the year. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade.

(3)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each year presented.

   

Year Ended July 31, 2023

Year Ended July 31, 2022

Year Ended July 31, 2021

Year Ended July 31, 2020

Year Ended July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of year

$       56.11

$       81.12

$       52.69

$    33.05

$    34.93

Net investment loss(1)

(0.16)

(0.30)

(0.33)

(0.13)

(0.13)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

2.88

(24.10)

29.42

19.77

(0.91)

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

2.72

(24.40)

29.09

19.64

(1.04)

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net realized gains

(0.61)

(0.66)

(0.84)

Total distributions

(0.61)

(0.66)

(0.84)

Net asset value, end of year

$       58.83

$       56.11

$       81.12

$    52.69

$    33.05

Market value, end of year

$       58.86

$       56.07

$       81.18

$    52.78

$    33.06

Total Return at Net Asset Value(2)

4.85%

(30.27)%

55.31%

59.43%

(2.66)%

Total Return at Market Value(2)

4.98%

(30.38)%

55.17%

59.65%

(2.84)%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)

$1,170,658

$1,211,939

$2,806,640

$447,887

$166,897

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

Net investment loss

(0.32)%

(0.42)%

(0.41)%

(0.34)%

(0.39)%

Portfolio turnover rate(3)

21%

54%

86%

71%

54%

(1)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(2)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the year and redemption on the last day of the year at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the year, and sale at the market value on the last day of the year. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade.

(3)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Innovation ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each year presented.

 

Year Ended July 31, 2023

Year Ended July 31, 2022

Year Ended July 31, 2021

Year Ended July 31, 2020

Year Ended July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of year

$       45.14

$     119.91

$       80.37

$       48.36

$       44.51

Net investment loss(1)

(0.30)

(0.60)

(0.75)

(0.38)

(0.30)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

5.58

(73.39)

42.33

32.58

5.32

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

5.28

(73.99)

41.58

32.20

5.02

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net realized gains

(0.78)

(2.04)

(0.19)

(1.17)

Total distributions

— 

(0.78)

(2.04)

(0.19)

(1.17)

Net asset value, end of year

$       50.42

$       45.14

$       119.91

$       80.37

$       48.36

Market value, end of year

$       50.45

$       45.13

$       120.00

$       80.37

$       48.46

Total Return at Net Asset Value(2)

11.71%

(62.04)%

51.65%

66.82%

12.14%

Total Return at Market Value(2)

11.79%

(62.08)%

51.76%

66.47%

12.27%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)

$9,295,353

$9,336,819

$22,495,429

$6,132,599

$1,731,253

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

Net investment loss

(0.74)%

(0.75)%

(0.63)%

(0.70)%

(0.67)%

Portfolio turnover rate(3)

26%

55%

71%

80%

80%

(1)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(2)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the year and redemption on the last day of the year at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the year, and sale at the market value on the last day of the year. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, Inc. using the last share trade.

(3)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each year presented.

   

Year Ended July 31, 2023

Year Ended July 31, 2022

Year Ended July 31, 2021

Year Ended July 31, 2020

Year Ended July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of year

$       54.55

$     147.37

$       99.48

$       52.32

$    55.10

Net investment loss(1)

(0.37)

(0.81)

(0.98)

(0.45)

(0.33)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

13.05

(88.70)

50.76

47.61

3.09

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

12.68

(89.51)

49.78

47.16

2.76

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net realized gains

(3.31)

(1.89)

(5.54)

Total distributions

(3.31)

(1.89)

(5.54)

Net asset value, end of year

$       67.23

$       54.55

$     147.37

$       99.48

$    52.32

Market value, end of year

$       67.31

$       54.48

$     147.55

$       99.49

$    52.48

Total Return at Net Asset Value(2)

23.25%

(61.95)%

50.06%

90.13%

7.49%

Total Return at Market Value(2)

23.55%

(62.04)%

50.24%

89.58%

7.80%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)

$1,650,511

$1,456,499

$5,813,640

$1,920,045

$431,660

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

Net investment loss

(0.74)%

(0.75)%

(0.69)%

(0.68)%

(0.63)%

Portfolio turnover rate(3)

33%

76%

120%

93%

92%

(1)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(2)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the year and redemption on the last day of the year at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the year, and sale at the market value on the last day of the year. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, Inc. using the last share trade.

(3)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each period presented.

 

Year Ended July 31, 2023

Year Ended July 31, 2022

Year Ended July 31, 2021

Year Ended July 31, 2020

For the Period
February 4, 2019
(1)
through
July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of period

$       17.91

$    50.67

$       36.18

$    22.84

$  20.00

Net investment loss(2)

(0.10)

(0.24)

(0.30)

(0.10)

(0.03)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

6.35

(32.52)

14.97

13.74

2.87

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

6.25

(32.76)

14.67

13.64

2.84

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net realized gains

(0.18)

(0.30)

Total distributions

(0.18)

(0.30)

Net asset value, end of period

$       24.16

$    17.91

$       50.67

$    36.18

$  22.84

Market value, end of period

$       24.20

$    17.88

$       50.68

$    36.26

$  22.86

Total Return at Net Asset Value(3)

34.92%

(64.66)%

40.58%

60.36%

14.21%

Total Return at Market Value(3)

35.35%

(64.72)%

40.29%

60.59%

14.30%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

$1,088,289

$936,432

$3,610,269

$347,337

$74,233

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%(4)

Net investment loss

(0.56)%

(0.65)%

(0.60)%

(0.40)%

(0.24)%(4)

Portfolio turnover rate(5)

26%

75%

78%

55%

22%

(1)  Commencement of operations.

(2)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(3)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the period, and sale at the market value on the last day of the period. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the NYSE Arca, Inc. using the last share trade. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized.

(4)  Annualized.

(5)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each period presented.

   

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

For the Period
March 30, 2021
(1)
through
July 31, 2021

Per Share Data:

     

Net asset value, beginning of period

$    14.93

$    20.35

$    20.00

Net investment loss(2)

(0.01)

(0.03)

(0.02)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

0.65

(5.39)

0.37

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

0.64

(5.42)

0.35

Total distributions

Net asset value, end of period

$    15.57

$    14.93

$    20.35

Market value, end of period

$    15.59

$    14.93

$    20.34

Total Return at Net Asset Value(3)

4.27%

(26.64)%

1.77%

Total Return at Market Value(3)

4.42%

(26.60)%

1.70%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

     

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

$298,938

$319,536

$607,553

Ratio to average net assets of:

     

Expenses, prior to expense waivers and reimbursements

0.75%

0.75%

0.75%(4)

Expenses, net of expense waivers and reimbursements

0.71%

0.70%

0.71%(4)

Net investment loss

(0.10)%

(0.18)%

(0.26)%(4)

Portfolio turnover rate(5)

8%

41%

46%

(1)  Commencement of operations.

(2)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(3)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the period, and sale at the market value on the last day of the period. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized.

(4)  Annualized.

(5)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

The 3D Printing ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each year presented.

 

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

Year Ended
July 31, 2021

Year Ended
July 31, 2020

Year Ended
July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of year

$    23.15

$    38.04

$    22.28

$  22.04

$  24.22

Net investment loss(1)

(0.00)(2)

(0.05)

0.00(2)

(0.00)(2)

(0.01)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

1.30

(14.84)

15.76

0.25

(2.01)

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

1.30

(14.89)

15.76

0.25

(2.02)

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net investment income

(0.00)(2)

(0.01)

Net realized gains

(0.16)

Total distributions

(0.00)

(0.01)

(0.16)

Net asset value, end of year

$    24.45

$    23.15

$    38.04

$  22.28

$  22.04

Market value, end of year

$    24.43

$    23.16

$    38.00

$  22.16

$  22.25

Total Return at Net Asset Value(3)

5.61%

(39.14)%

70.76%

1.15%

(8.25)%

Total Return at Market Value(3)

5.48%

(39.05)%

71.48%

(0.34)%

(7.76)%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)

$185,855

$209,550

$515,504

$41,217

$39,672

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.66%

0.66%

0.66%

0.66%

0.66%

Net investment loss

(0.01)%

(0.15)%

0.00%(4)

0.00%(4)

(0.04)%

Portfolio turnover rate(5)

45%

37%

59%

37%

51%

(1)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(2)  Amount represents less than $0.005.

(3)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the year and redemption on the last day of the year at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the year, and sale at the market value on the last day of the year. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade.

(4)  Amount represents less than 0.00%.

(5)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights (concluded)

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

For a share outstanding throughout each year presented.

   

Year Ended
July 31, 2023

Year Ended
July 31, 2022

Year Ended
July 31, 2021

Year Ended
July 31, 2020

Year Ended
July 31, 2019

Per Share Data:

         

Net asset value, beginning of year

$  19.37

$    30.26

$    25.00

$  20.54

$  20.85

Net investment income (loss)(1)

(0.00)(2)

(0.04)

0.05

(0.03)

0.08

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

0.72

(10.75)

5.21

4.97

0.18

Total gain (loss) from investment operations

0.72

(10.79)

5.26

4.94

0.26

Distributions to shareholders:

         

Net investment income

(0.10)

(0.48)

(0.57)

Total distributions

(0.10)

(0.48)

(0.57)

Net asset value, end of year

$  20.09

$    19.37

$    30.26

$  25.00

$  20.54

Market value, end of year

$  20.07

$    19.36

$    30.15

$  24.74

$  20.64

Total Return at Net Asset Value(3)

3.72%

(35.79)%

21.06%

24.31%

1.57%

Total Return at Market Value(3)

3.67%

(35.57)%

21.87%

22.41%

1.20%

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

         

Net assets, end of year (000’s omitted)

$99,934

$118,134

$283,716

$48,123

$19,512

Ratio to average net assets of:

         

Expenses

0.49%

0.49%

0.49%

0.49%

0.49%

Net investment income (loss)

(0.02)%

(0.15)%

0.15%

(0.14)%

0.37%

Portfolio turnover rate(4)

51%

58%

88%

86%

57%

(1)  Based on average daily shares outstanding.

(2)  Amount represents less than $0.005.

(3)  Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the year and redemption on the last day of the year at net asset value. Market value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends, and distributions at market value during the year, and sale at the market value on the last day of the year. Market returns are based on the trade price at which shares are bought and sold on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. using the last share trade.

(4)  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

July 31, 2023

 

1. Organization

ARK ETF Trust (“Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”) and applies the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on June 7, 2013. The Trust consists of eight (8) investment portfolios: ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF, ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, The 3D Printing ETF, and ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, “Funds”). Each Fund is classified as a non-diversified management investment company under the 1940 Act.

The investment objective of the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF, ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, and ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF is long-term growth of capital. The 3D Printing ETF seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Total 3D-Printing Index. The ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the ARK Israel Innovation Index. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their respective investment objectives.

The Trust’s fiscal and tax reporting year ends July 31.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amount of increase and decrease in net assets from operations during the fiscal period. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates. The Trust is an investment company and follows the investment company accounting standards and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services — Investment Companies”. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative guidance for SEC registrants. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Funds:

Investment Valuation

The values of each Fund’s securities that are traded on a securities market are based on such securities’ closing prices on the principal market on which the securities are traded. Such valuations would typically be categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. If a security’s market price is not readily available or does not otherwise accurately reflect the market value of such security, the security will be fair valued by the Adviser, which was selected by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (“Board of Trustees”) as valuation designee, to provide such fair values in accordance with the Adviser’s valuation policies and procedures that were reviewed by, and subject to the oversight of, the Board of Trustees. Each Fund may use fair value pricing in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to, situations when the value of a Fund’s security has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the market on which such security is principally traded (such as a corporate action or other news that may materially affect the price of such security) or trading in such security has been suspended or halted. Such valuations would typically be categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that a fair value determination for a security could be materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of such security. Investments in money market funds are valued at their NAV as of the close of each business day. Exchange-traded funds are valued at their last sale or official closing price on the principal market.

Investment Transactions

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of investment securities are calculated using the identified cost method. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date, except for certain foreign dividends that may be recorded as soon as such information becomes available. Interest income and expenses are recognized on the accrual basis.

Dividend Distributions

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Each Fund distributes all or substantially all of its net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. Net realized capital gains are distributed to shareholders as capital gain distributions. Net investment income, if any, and net capital gains, if any, are typically distributed to shareholders at least annually. Dividends may be declared and paid more frequently to improve index tracking or to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.

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July 31, 2023

   

Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities, including investment securities, denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates supplied by one or more pricing vendors on the valuation date. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates on the dates of such transactions.

The effects of changes in exchange rates on investment securities are included with the net realized gain or loss and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in each Fund’s statement of operations. The realized gain or loss and unrealized appreciation or depreciation resulting from all other transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are disclosed separately.

3. Management and Other Agreements

Management

The ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF, ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, and ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, each pay the Adviser a fee calculated daily and payable monthly at an annual rate (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund) of 0.75% (“Management Fee”) in return for providing investment management and supervisory services under a comprehensive unitary structure. The 3D Printing ETF pays the Adviser a Management Fee of 0.65% in return for providing investment management and supervisory services under a comprehensive unitary structure. The ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF pays the Adviser a Management Fee of 0.48% in return for providing investment management and supervisory services under a comprehensive unitary structure. Subject to the oversight of the Board, the Adviser provides investment management services to each Fund and provides, or causes to be furnished, all supervisory and other services reasonably necessary for the operation of each Fund and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Funds, including administration, certain custody, audit, legal, transfer agency, and printing costs. In addition to the Management Fee, each Fund bears other fees and expenses, such as taxes and governmental fees, brokerage fees, trustee fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, certain foreign custodial fees and expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).

The Adviser has agreed to reduce their Management Fee for the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF as a result of investing in The 3D Printing ETF. As such, the Management Fees in the Statement of Operations have been reduced by $102,840.

Administrator, Custodian, Transfer Agent and Accounting Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon is the administrator for the Funds, the custodian of the Funds’ assets and also provides transfer agency, fund accounting and various administrative services to the Funds (in each capacity, “Administrator,” “Custodian,” “Transfer Agent” or “Accounting Agent”). The Bank of New York Mellon is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

Distribution

Foreside Fund Services, LLC serves as the Funds’ distributor (“Distributor”). The Trust has adopted a distribution and service plan (“Rule 12b-1 Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Rule 12b-1 Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay distribution fees in connection with the sale and distribution of its shares and pay service fees in connection with the provision of ongoing services to shareholders. To date, the Rule 12b-1 Plan has not been implemented for the Funds and there is no current intention to implement the Rule 12b-1 Plan.

Board of Trustees

Each Independent Trustee receives an annual retainer fee of $230,000 for services provided as a Trustee of the Trust, plus out-of-pocket expenses related to attendance at Board and Committee Meetings. The Chairs of the Board and of the Audit Committee each also receive an additional annual retainer fee of $60,000 and $20,000, respectively, for their service as such.

4. Creation and Redemption Transactions

As of July 31, 2023, there were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value authorized by the Trust. Individual shares of a Fund may only be purchased and sold at market prices on a national securities exchange through a broker-dealer. Such transactions may be subject to customary commission rates imposed by the broker-dealer, and market prices for a Fund’s shares may be at, above or below its net asset value (“NAV”) depending on the premium or discount at which the Fund’s shares trade.

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Each Fund issues and redeems shares at its NAV only in a large specified number of shares each called a “Creation Unit,” or multiples thereof, and only with “authorized participants” who have entered into contractual arrangements with the Distributor. A Creation Unit consists of 50,000 shares (25,000 shares with respect to the ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF). Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares of each Fund are not redeemable. Transactions in shares for each Fund are disclosed in detail in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The consideration for a purchase of Creation Units generally consists of the in-kind deposit of specified securities and an amount of cash or, as permitted or required by a Fund, of cash. A fixed transaction fee is imposed on each creation and redemption transaction. In addition, a variable charge for certain creation and redemption transactions may be imposed.

5. Investment Transactions

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding in-kind subscriptions and redemptions and short-term investments) for the year ended July 31, 2023 were as follows:

Fund

Purchases

Sales

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$   618,432,754

$   631,897,041

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

210,630,827

210,602,866

ARK Innovation ETF

1,984,559,660

1,995,604,196

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

415,438,654

417,649,506

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

216,030,001

223,602,304

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

21,547,172

22,406,956

The 3D Printing ETF

82,086,609

84,939,144

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

51,798,741

51,370,477

For the year ended July 31, 2023, the cost of in-kind subscriptions and the proceeds from in-kind redemptions were as follows:

In-Kind

Fund

Subscriptions

Redemptions

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$1,347,891,794

$  1,654,233,992

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

69,164,902

138,327,023

ARK Innovation ETF

9,732,224,607

10,710,711,186

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

367,951,875

462,351,451

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

151,076,767

258,414,074

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

5,061,025

34,727,595

The 3D Printing ETF

3,480,795

35,127,314

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

8,555,283

29,420,894

6. Federal Income Tax

Each Fund intends to qualify as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If so qualified, a Fund will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to its shareholders. U.S. GAAP provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements, and requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-than-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Interest and penalties related to income taxes would be recorded as income tax expense. The Funds record a foreign tax reclaim receivable on the ex-dividend date if the tax reclaim is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. This determination is based on, among other things, a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims as well as payment history and market convention. The management of the Funds is required to analyze all open tax years (2020 − 2023), as defined by IRS statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of July 31, 2023, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

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At July 31, 2023, the approximate cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Fund

Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation

Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation

Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$ 5,971,898,722

$   57,263,901

$ (3,539,386,718)

$(3,482,122,817

)

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

1,602,007,764

151,098,336

(582,083,501)

(430,985,165

)

ARK Innovation ETF

19,163,649,510

213,334,690

(10,077,971,878)

(9,864,637,188

)

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

3,312,460,723

66,895,683

(1,727,990,411)

(1,661,094,728

)

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

1,846,520,719

59,847,727

(814,898,131)

(755,050,404

)

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

406,708,624

13,234,695

(121,005,331)

(107,770,636

)

The 3D Printing ETF

239,631,476

9,436,945

(65,841,322)

(56,404,377

)

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

110,138,411

7,363,552

(17,451,376)

(10,087,824

)

The differences between book-basis and tax-basis components of net assets are primarily attributable to tax deferral of losses on wash sales, non-REIT income and basis adjustments, in-kind creation and redemption transactions, net operating losses, foreign currency gains and losses, passive foreign investment companies, grantor trust adjustments, and late year ordinary loss deferrals. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements have been adjusted for permanent book-tax differences. These adjustments have no impact on net asset values.

At July 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings (loss) on a tax basis were as follows:

Fund

Undistributed
Income
/(Loss)

Undistributed
Long-term
Capital Gains

Accumulated
Capital
Gains
/(Losses)

Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Total Earnings
(Losses)

 

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$   (8,249,382)

$      

$(1,088,664,657)

$(3,482,122,817)

$   (4,579,036,856

)

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

(1,882,520)

(278,534,830)

(430,985,165)

(711,402,515

)

ARK Innovation ETF

(32,533,949)

(2,616,115,074)

(9,864,637,188)

(12,513,286,211

)

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

(5,404,327)

(762,539,043)

(1,661,094,728)

(2,429,038,098

)

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

(2,711,581)

(1,004,279,032)

(755,051,191)

(1,762,041,804

)

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

(147,855)

(28,688,674)

(107,780,738)

(136,617,267

)

The 3D Printing ETF

(48,818)

(173,546,296)

(56,398,784)

(229,993,898

)

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

(81,576)

(115,068,036)

(10,087,826)

(125,237,438

)

At July 31, 2023, the effect of permanent book/tax reclassifications resulted in increase/(decrease) to the components of net assets as follows:

Fund

Total
Distributable
Earnings

Paid-in Capital

 

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$223,725,043

$(223,725,043

)

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

30,105,523

(30,105,523

)

ARK Innovation ETF

649,325,305

(649,325,305

)

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

109,470,084

(109,470,084

)

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

39,275,255

(39,275,255

)

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

2,486,192

(2,486,192

)

The 3D Printing ETF

(833,635)

833,635

 

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

(4,038,596)

4,038,596

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

 

Period Ended July 31, 2023

 

Period Ended July 31, 2022

Fund

 

Ordinary
Income*

 

Long-Term
Capital Gain

 

Ordinary
Income*

 

Long-Term
Capital Gain

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

 

$

      

 

$

      

 

$

32,103,552

 

$

              

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,785,214

 

 

8,442,535

ARK Innovation ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

87,374,812

 

 

46,601,172

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,287,889

 

 

99,936,387

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 3D Printing ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,527

 

 

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

731,187

 

 

*        For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions are considered ordinary income distributions.

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July 31, 2023

 

Under current tax regulations, capital losses on securities transactions realized after October 31 (“Post-October Losses”) and ordinary losses incurred after December 31 (“Late Year Ordinary Losses”) may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year. For the year ended July 31, 2023, the Funds incurred and elected to defer to August 1, 2023 Post-October Losses and Late Year Ordinary Losses as follows:

Fund

Late Year
Ordinary
Deferral

Capital
Post-October
Loss

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$   (8,249,382)

$     

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

(1,882,520)

ARK Innovation ETF

(32,533,949)

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

(5,404,327)

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

(2,711,581)

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

(147,855)

The 3D Printing ETF

(48,818)

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

(81,576)

At July 31, 2023, for Federal income tax purposes, the Funds have capital loss carryforwards available as shown in the table below, to the extent provided by regulations, to offset future capital gains for an unlimited period. To the extent that these capital loss carryforwards are used to offset future capital gains, it is probable that the capital gains so offset will not be distributed to shareholders.

Short-Term

Long-Term

Total Amount

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

$    250,757,963

$  837,906,694

$1,088,664,657

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

18,186,873

260,347,957

278,534,830

ARK Innovation ETF

1,042,848,686

1,573,266,388

2,616,115,074

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

251,556,319

510,982,724

762,539,043

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

570,104,221

434,174,811

1,004,279,032

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

18,119,835

10,568,839

28,688,674

The 3D Printing ETF

94,849,026

78,697,270

173,546,296

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

59,766,481

55,301,555

115,068,036

7. Indemnification Obligations

The Funds have a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with their service providers. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

8. Investment Risks

The Funds’ prospectuses contain additional information regarding the risks associated with an investment in a Fund.

Concentration Risk: The ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF is concentrated in securities of issuers having their principal business activities in groups of industries in the industrials and information technology sectors, although it will not concentrate in any specific industry. The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF is concentrated in securities of issuers having their principal business activities in the communication, technology and financials group of industries. The ARK Genomic Revolution ETF is concentrated in securities of issuers having their principal business activities in any industry or group of industries in the health care sector, including issuers having their principal business activities in the biotechnology industry. The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF is concentrated in securities of issuers having their principal business activities in the internet information provider and catalog and mail order house industry. The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF is concentrated in securities of issuers having their principal business activities in groups of industries in the (i) industrials sector and (ii) information technology sector. The 3D Printing ETF and the ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF may each invest 25% or more of the value of its respective net assets in securities of issuers in any one industry or group of industries if their respective indices, The Total 3-D Printing Index and The ARK Israeli Innovation Index, concentrate in such industry or group of industries. This concentration limit does not apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. The ARK Innovation ETF is not concentrated in any industry.

As of July 31, 2023, the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF had more than 25% of its assets invested in the biotechnology industry, the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF had more than 25% of its assets invested in the aerospace & defense industry, and the ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF had more than 25% of its assets invested in the software industry. To the extent a Fund’s holdings are concentrated in a

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July 31, 2023

   

particular industry or group of industries, adverse market conditions affecting those industries may have a more significant impact on the Fund than they would on a Fund investing in a broader range of securities and the value of the Fund’s shares may fluctuate more than shares of a fund investing in a broader range of securities.

Market Risk: The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively affected economies, markets and individual companies throughout the world, including those in which the Funds invest. The effects of this, or any future, pandemic to public health and business and market conditions, including exchange trading suspensions and closures, may have a significant negative impact on the performance of a Fund’s investments, increase a Fund’s volatility, negatively impact a Fund’s arbitrage and pricing mechanisms, exacerbate pre-existing political, social and economic risks to a Fund and negatively impact broad segments of businesses and populations. A Fund’s operations may be interrupted as a result, which may contribute to the negative impact on investment performance. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations have taken or may take actions in response to a pandemic that affect the instruments in which a Fund invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s investment performance. The ultimate impact of any pandemic and the extent to which the associated conditions and governmental responses impact a Fund will also depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, difficult to accurately predict and subject to frequent changes.

In February 2022, Russia began engaging in military actions in the sovereign territory of Ukraine. The current political and financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and Ukraine may increase market volatility and the economic risk of investing in securities in these countries and may also cause uncertainty for the global economy and broader financial markets. The ultimate fallout and long-term impact from these events are not known.

9. New Accounting Pronouncement

In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The amendments in this update clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also introduce new disclosure requirements related to such equity securities. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on the Fund’s financial statements.

10. Subsequent Events

Subsequent events occurring after the date of this Report have been evaluated for potential impact to this Report through the date the Report was issued, and it has been determined that no additional events have occurred that require disclosure.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of ARK ETF Trust

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of ARK ETF Trust (the “Trust”) (comprising ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF, ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, The 3D Printing ETF and ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (collectively referred to as the “Funds”)), including the schedules of investments, as of July 31, 2023, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds comprising ARK ETF Trust at July 31, 2023, the results of their operations for the year then ended and the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below were audited by another independent registered public accounting firm whose report, dated September 24, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

Funds comprising the ARK ETF Trust

Financial highlights

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
ARK Innovation ETF
ARK Next Generation Internet ETF
The 3D Printing ETF
ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

For each of the three years in the period ended July 31, 2021

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

For each of the two years in the period ended July 31, 2021 and for the period from February 4, 2019 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2019

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

For the period from March 30, 2021 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2021

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers or others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the auditor of one or more ARK Invest investment companies since 2022.

New York, New York

September 29, 2023

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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

 

Quarterly Portfolio Schedule. The ARK ETF Trust files with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-PORT the complete schedule of portfolio holdings for each ARK ETF for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The ARK ETF Trust’s Forms N-PORT are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the filings are available without charge, upon request, by calling (727) 810-8160. In addition, each ARK ETF’s current portfolio holdings are updated daily and are available on our website, www.ark-funds.com.

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures. A description of ARK Investment Management LLC’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which are applicable to the ARK ETFs, is available without charge, upon request, by calling (727) 810-8160 collect or visiting our website at www.ark-funds.com or the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Proxy Voting Record. The ARK ETFs file with the Securities and Exchange Commission their proxy voting records on Form N-PX for each 12 month period ending June 30. Form N-PX must be filed each year by August 31. The most recent Form N-PX or voting record information is available without charge, upon request, by calling (727) 810-8160 collect or visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Premium/Discount Information. Information about the difference between daily market prices on the secondary market for shares of each ARK ETF and the ARK ETF’s net asset value can be found on our website, www.ark-funds.com.

Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors. Each Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum allowable for its year ended July 31, 2023.

 

Qualified
Dividend
Income*

Dividends
Received
Deduction*

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

0%

0%

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

0%

0%

ARK Innovation ETF

0%

0%

ARK Next Generation Internet ETF

0%

0%

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

0%

0%

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

0%

0%

The 3D Printing ETF

0%

0%

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

0%

0%

*        The above percentage is based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during each Fund’s fiscal year.

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Risks Involved with Investing in the Funds (Unaudited)

   

This report should be read in conjunction with the Trust’s prospectus.

The principal risks of investing in the ARK ETFs include:

Disruptive Innovation Risk Companies that the Adviser believes create and capitalize on disruptive innovation and developing technologies to displace older technologies or create new markets may not in fact do so. Companies that initially develop a novel technology may not be able to capitalize on the technology. A Fund may invest in a company that does not currently derive any revenue from disruptive innovations or technologies, and there is no assurance that a company will derive any revenue from disruptive innovations or technologies in the future.

Market Risk The value of the Funds’ assets will fluctuate as the markets in which the Funds invest fluctuate. The value of the Funds’ investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events, such as inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters or events, exchange trading suspensions and closures (including the exchanges on which a Fund’s underlying investment securities are traded), infectious disease outbreaks or pandemics, terrorism, regulatory events and government controls, that affect large portions of the market.

Equity Securities Risk The value of the equity securities the Funds hold may fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities the Funds hold participate or factors relating to specific companies in which the Funds invest (e.g., litigation or government regulation), among other factors. Equity securities may also be particularly sensitive to general movements in the stock market, and a decline in the broader market may affect the value of the Fund’s equity investments. The Funds may invest in stock of, warrants to purchase stock of, and other interests in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) or similar special purposes entities. A SPAC is a publicly traded company that raises investment capital for the purpose of acquiring or merging with an existing company. Investments in SPACs and similar entities are subject to a variety of risks beyond those associated with other equity securities. Because SPACs and similar entities do not have any operating history or ongoing business other than seeking acquisitions, the value of their securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC’s management to identify a merger target and complete an acquisition. Until an acquisition or merger is completed, a SPAC generally invests its assets, less a portion retained to cover expenses, in U.S. government securities, money market securities and cash and does not typically pay dividends in respect of its common stock. As a result, it is possible that an investment in a SPAC may lose value.

Foreign Securities Risk Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities such as risks of currency exchange rates, differences in foreign accounting and legal standards, the availability of less reliable financial information, and government restrictions on repatriation of capital. Geopolitical risks, including those arising from trade tension and/or the imposition of trade tariffs, terrorist activity or acts of civil or international hostility, are increasing. For instance, military conflict and escalating tensions between countries could result in geopolitical instability and adversely affect the global economy or specific markets. Strategic competition between the US and China and resulting tensions have also contributed to uncertainty in the geopolitical and regulatory landscapes. Similarly, other events outside of the Trust’s control, including natural disasters, climate change-related events, pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) or health crises may arise from time to time and be accompanied by governmental actions that may increase international tension. Any such events and responses, including regulatory developments, may cause significant volatility and declines in the global markets, disproportionate impacts to certain industries or sectors, disruptions to commerce (including to economic activity, travel and supply chains), loss of life and property damage, and may adversely affect the global economy or capital markets and may cause the Trust’s assets to decline.

Concentration Risk The Fund’s assets may be concentrated in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent the Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries. If the Fund’s assets are concentrated in a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund will be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on that industry or group of industries will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of industries.

Index Tracking Risk An Index Fund’s return may not track the performance of the Index for a number of reasons. For example, an Index Fund incurs a number of operating expenses not applicable to the applicable Index and incurs costs associated with buying and selling securities, especially when rebalancing the Index Fund’s securities holdings to reflect changes in the composition of the applicable Index. An Index Fund also bears the costs and risks associated with buying and selling securities while such costs and risks are not factored into the return of the applicable Index. When the Index Fund’s Index is rebalanced and the Index Fund in turn rebalances its portfolio to attempt to increase the correlation between the Index Fund’s portfolio and its applicable Index, any transaction costs and market exposure arising from such portfolio rebalancing will be borne directly by the Index Fund and its shareholders. Apart from scheduled rebalances, the Index provider or its agents may carry out additional ad hoc rebalances to the Index Fund’s applicable Index, which may increase the costs to and the tracking error risk of the Index Fund. In addition, the Index Fund may not be able to invest in certain securities included in the applicable Index or may not be able to invest in them in the exact proportions in which they are represented in the applicable Index, due to legal restrictions or limitations imposed by the governments of certain countries, potential adverse tax consequences or other regulatory reasons. The risk that the Index Fund may not track the performance of the applicable Index may be magnified during times of heightened market volatility or other unusual market conditions. A lack of liquidity may be due to various events, including markets events, economic conditions or investor perceptions. Illiquid

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securities may be difficult to value and their value may be lower than market price of comparable liquid securities, which would negatively affect the Index Fund’s performance. To the extent the Index Fund calculates its NAV based on “fair value” prices for certain securities and the value of the applicable Index is based on securities’ closing prices (i.e., the value of the Index is not based on “fair value” prices), the Index Fund’s ability to track the applicable Index may be adversely affected. For tax efficiency purposes, the Index Fund may sell certain securities to realize losses causing it to deviate from the applicable Index. Errors in the construction or calculation of the applicable Index may occur from time to time and any such errors may not be immediately identified and corrected by Solactive, which may have an adverse impact on the Index Fund and its shareholders.

Authorized Participants Concentration Risk A Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that may act as Authorized Participants (“APs”) on an agency basis (i.e., on behalf of other market participants). To the extent that those APs exit the business or are unable to process creation and/or redemption orders, and no other AP is able to step forward to create and redeem in either of these cases, Shares may possibly trade at a discount to net asset value (“NAV”). The AP risk may be heightened in the case of ETFs investing internationally because international ETFs often require APs to post collateral, which only certain APs are able to do.

Health Care Sector Risk Companies in the health care sector may be adversely affected by government regulations and government health care programs, restrictions on government reimbursement for medical expenses, increases or decreases in the cost of medical products and services and product liability claims, among other factors.

Consumer Discretionary Risk The consumer discretionary sector may be affected by changes in domestic and international economies, exchange and interest rates, competition, consumers’ disposable income and consumer preferences, social trends and marketing campaigns.

Industrials Sector Risk Companies in the industrials sector may be adversely affected by changes in government regulation (such as through the imposition or removal of tariffs), world events, economic conditions, environmental damages, product liability claims and exchange rates.

Information Technology Sector Risk Information technology companies face intense competition, both domestically and internationally, which may have an adverse effect on profit margins. The markets in which many information technology companies compete face rapidly evolving industry standards and government regulations, frequent new service and product announcements, introductions and enhancements, and changing customer demands.

Communications Sector Risk Communication companies are particularly vulnerable to the potential obsolescence of products and services due to technological advancement and the innovation of competitors. Companies in the communications sector may also be affected by other competitive pressures, such as pricing competition, as well as research and development costs, substantial capital requirements and government regulation.

Financial Technology Sector Risk Companies in the financial technology (“FinTech”) sector that are developing financial technologies that seek to disrupt or displace established financial institutions generally face competition from much larger and more established firms. FinTech companies may not currently derive any revenue, and there is no assurance that such companies will derive any revenue from innovative technologies in the future.

Cryptocurrency Investment Risk ARKW may have exposure to cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, indirectly through an investment in a grantor trust (e.g., the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC)) that will experience any associated volatility of the underlying cryptocurrency. Shares of BTC may trade at a significant premium or discount to net asset value (“NAV”). To the extent BTC trades at a discount to NAV, the value of a Fund’s investment in BTC would typically decrease. ARKW may also have exposure to bitcoin through other pooled investment vehicles that invest in bitcoin, such as exchange-traded funds that are domiciled and listed for trading in Canada. The Funds’ exposure to cryptocurrencies may change over time and, accordingly, such exposure may not always be present in the Funds’ portfolios. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are not “fiat” currencies of any central bank or government and currently are not subject to the authority of any central bank or government authority and are therefore not backed by any government, and regulatory and tax treatment of cryptocurrencies continues to develop.

Non-Diversified Risk As a non-diversified investment company, a Fund is subject to the risk that it will be more volatile than a diversified fund because the Fund may invest a relatively higher proportion of its assets in a relatively smaller number of issuers or may invest a larger proportion of its assets in a single issuer. As a result, the gains and losses on a single investment may have a greater impact on a Fund’s NAV and may make the Fund more volatile than more diversified funds.

Market Trading Risk Each Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including disruptions to the creation and redemption processes of the Fund, losses from trading in secondary markets, the existence of extreme market volatility, the potential lack of an active trading market for the Fund’s shares due to market stress, or trading halts impacting the Shares or the Fund’s underlying securities, which may result in the Fund’s shares trading at a significant premium or discount to NAV. Please see the ARK ETFs’ current prospectuses for more detailed descriptions of the risks of investing in the ARK ETFs.

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Liquidity Risk

   

Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), the Funds have adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”). The Program addresses the Liquidity Rule’s requirements for the periodic assessment and management of Fund liquidity risk and compliance with the Liquidity Rule’s restrictions on investments in illiquid investments. The ARK Liquidity Committee (“Administrator”) has been designated to administer the Program. The Administrator consists of certain Trust officers and representatives from compliance and trading functions.

Each of the Funds qualifies as an “In-Kind ETF” under the Liquidity Rule, which means that it meets redemptions through in-kind transfers of securities, positions and assets other than a de minimis amount of cash and publishes its portfolio holdings daily. In-Kind ETFs are exempt from certain Liquidity Rule requirements. The Program includes provisions regarding the maintenance of In-Kind ETF status.

At its March 23, 2023 meeting, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) reviewed a written report prepared by the Administrator addressing the operation of the Program and assessing its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation, as required under the Liquidity Rule. Among other things, this report summarized the Administrator’s annual liquidity risk assessment, testing for In-Kind ETF status and monitoring for compliance with the Liquidity Rule’s restrictions on investments in illiquid investments. The report noted the Administrator’s conclusion that the implementation and ongoing operation of the Program and related procedures were adequate and effective in managing the Funds’ liquidity risk.

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Annual Review and Approval of Trust Contracts

Under section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”), the ARK ETF Trust’s (“Trust”) Board of Trustees (“Trustees” or “Board”), including a majority of Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) (“Independent Trustees”), is required annually to consider whether to approve the continuation of (i) the Supervision Agreement between the Trust and ARK Investment Management, LLC (“ARK”) on behalf of each series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, “Funds”); and (ii) the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and ARK (collectively, “Management Agreements”) on behalf of each Fund. In advance of the quarterly Board meeting held via video conference on June 16, 2023 (“Meeting”), the Independent Trustees and their counsel reviewed and discussed with representatives of an independent data provider the report prepared by that provider, that compared, among other things, each Fund’s performance, fees and expenses with those of comparable funds managed by other investment advisers in connection with the Independent Trustees’ consideration of the continuation of the Management Agreements. The Independent Trustees also considered other information, provided to the Board during the year, as part of its evaluation process. Prior to voting on the Management Agreements, the Independent Trustees met in Executive Session with ARK’s senior management and also met in private sessions with their counsel at which time no representatives of management were present.

After the presentation of relevant information by ARK’s senior management and extensive discussions prior to and at the Meeting, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously approved the continuance of the Management Agreements on behalf of the Funds. The determination made by all of the Trustees to approve the continuation of the Management Agreements was made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after considering all of the information presented to them. Individual Trustees may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the contract review process. In approving the continuation of the Management Agreements for each Fund, the following factors were considered by the Trustees, and no one factor was determinative:

(a) The nature, extent and quality of the services provided by ARK to the Funds under the Management Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services that ARK provides and will continue to provide under the Management Agreements, including: (i) the qualifications of the portfolio managers, analysts and other key personnel of ARK who provide and will continue to provide the supervisory and investment advisory services to the Trust; and (ii) the terms of the Management Agreements. The Trustees considered ARK’s senior management’s discussion of the various duties and responsibilities of ARK under the Management Agreements. The Trustees also considered the organizational structure of ARK, the quality of ARK’s investment, administrative, operations, and legal personnel and ARK’s management of the operations of the Funds.

Based on these and other factors, the Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the supervisory and investment advisory services that had been and that were expected to continue to be provided to the Funds by ARK were satisfactory and supported the decision of the Trustees to approve the continuation of the Management Agreements with respect to each Fund.

(b) The investment performance of the Funds relative to comparable funds managed by other investment advisers and relevant market indices. The Trustees considered a report prepared by an independent data provider, which compared the performance of each of the Funds to that of comparable ETFs as identified by such independent data provider and appropriate, recognized market indices for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023, as applicable. The Trustees also considered ARK’s senior management’s discussion of the relative performance of the Funds for the period ended March 31, 2023 and year to date.

Based upon their review of the investment performance of each Fund and ARK’s senior management’s discussion of the investment performance of the Funds, the Trustees concluded that each Fund’s overall performance was satisfactory relative to the performance of comparable ETFs and relevant market indices.

(c) A comparison of the management fees (under the Supervision Agreement, which includes the advisory fees under the Investment Advisory Agreement) of the Funds with those of comparable funds managed by other investment advisers and other funds and accounts managed by ARK with comparable investment strategies. The Trustees considered a report prepared by an independent data provider, which compared the management fees paid by the Funds with those paid by comparable ETFs as identified by such independent data provider. The Board noted that the management fee paid by each actively-managed Fund generally was in line with the applicable actively-managed peer group median and that the management fee paid by each passively-managed Fund was either below or above the applicable passively-managed peer group median. The Board also considered fee information for comparable funds and accounts managed by ARK. The Board noted that the fees paid by certain funds and accounts managed by ARK are the same as the advisory fees paid by the Funds and that in instances where comparable funds or accounts managed by ARK paid lower fees than the Funds, ARK generally provides these clients with fewer services than it provides to the Funds. The Board noted the relatively small number of ETFs in the Funds’ respective peer groups given the limited number of ETFs with strategies that are comparable to those of the Funds.

Based on their review of the comparative fee data and the other factors considered, the Trustees concluded that the management fee paid by each Fund was reasonable considering the services received by the Fund.

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(d) A comparison of the net expense ratios of the Funds with those of comparable funds managed by other investment advisers. The Trustees considered a report prepared by an independent data provider, which compared the net expense ratios of the Funds with the net expense ratios of comparable ETFs as identified by such independent data provider. The Trustees noted that the actively-managed Funds’ net expense ratios were in line with the applicable actively-managed peer group median and that the passively-managed Funds’ net expense ratios were either below or above the applicable passively-managed peer group median. The Trustees noted the relatively small number of ETFs in the Funds’ peer groups given the limited number of ETFs with strategies that are comparable to those of the Funds.

The Trustees also took into consideration ARK’s view that the unitary structure of the Funds’ management fees (which includes, among other things, the advisory fees) would continue to be easy to understand by investors and would provide a level of predictability with respect to the net expense ratios of the Funds.

Based on the fee comparisons provided to the Board and other factors considered, the Trustees concluded that the net expense ratio of each Fund, which reflected both the advisory fee and management fee, was reasonable.

(e) The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Funds’ assets increase and whether fee levels would reflect economies of scale. The Trustees considered ARK’s senior management’s discussion of the structure of the current management fees and advisory fees and noted that the unitary fee structure effectively acts as a cap on the fees and expenses (excluding certain specific investment-related and extraordinary fees and expenses) that are borne by the Funds. The Trustees noted that ARK still bears a portion of the ordinary fees and expenses of one of the passively-managed Funds. The Trustees also noted that, although there currently are no breakpoints in any Fund’s management fees or advisory fees, if a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund might realize other economies of scale if assets increase proportionally more than certain other expenses.

Based on these considerations, the Trustees determined not to request the addition of breakpoints to the Funds’ management fees and advisory fees at specified levels at that time.

(f) The cost of the services provided and profits realized by ARK from the relationship with the Funds. The Trustees considered that certain fees and expenses of the Funds had been assumed and paid by ARK in accordance with the Management Agreements. The Trustees noted that for the 2022 calendar year, all of the Funds had been profitable to ARK.

Based on the information provided to the Trustees, the Trustees concluded that ARK’s profitability was reasonable given the quality and scope of services provided by ARK and the overall investment performance of the Funds.

(g) Benefits derived or to be derived by ARK and its affiliates from ARK’s relationship with the Funds. The Trustees noted that ARK’s reputation as an asset manager has likely benefitted from the performance of the Funds and had the potential to aid ARK in gathering assets for its non-fund business operations. The Trustees also considered that ARK’s affiliates were likely to benefit from the popularity and positive reception of the Funds.

The Board concluded that the nature and amount of any indirect benefits received by ARK and its affiliates from ARK’s relationship with the Funds are reasonable.

(h) Financial Resources of ARK. The Trustees then considered whether ARK was financially sound and had adequate resources to perform its obligations under the Management Agreements.

Based on the information provided to the Board, the Trustees concluded that ARK had sufficient financial resources necessary to continue to perform its obligations under the Management Agreements.

General Conclusion. Based on its consideration of all of the above factors, and such other information as it deemed appropriate and relevant, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders to approve the continuation of the Management Agreements, including the fees payable under those Agreements. Accordingly, the Board, with Independent Trustees voting separately, unanimously approved the continuation of the Management Agreements with respect to each Fund for an additional one-year period.

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Board of Trustees and Executive Officers (Unaudited)

 

Trustees and Executive Officers. Information about the Trustees and Executive Officers of the Trust as of July 31, 2023, including their business addresses, year of birth and principal occupations during the past five years, and other directorships of publicly traded companies or funds, is set forth in the table below.

Independent Trustees

Name, Address(1) and 
Year of Birth

Position(s) 
Held with
the Trust

Term of Office(2) 
and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

Other Directorships
Held By Trustee

During Past Five Years

Scott R. Chichester
1970

Trustee

Since June 30, 2014

Chief Financial Officer, Sterling Consolidated
Corp (since 2011); Director and Founder,
DirectPay USA LLC (since 2006) (payroll
company); Founder, Madison Park Advisors LLC
(since 2011) (public company
advisory);
Proprietor, Scott R. Chichester CPA (since 2001)
(CPA firm).

Trustee and audit
committee chairman
of Global X ETF
fund complex (2008 –
2018); Director of
Sterling Consolidated
Corp (since 2011).

Darlene T. DeRemer
1955

Trustee

Since June 30, 2014

Managing Partner, Grail Partners LLC (2005 – 2019).

Trustee, Member
of Investment
and Endowment
Committee
of Syracuse
University (since
2010); Interested
Trustee, American
Independence Funds
(2015 – 2019);
Trustee, Risk X
Investment Funds
(2016 – 2020);
Director, United
Capital Financial
Planners (2008 –
2019); Director,
Hillcrest Asset
Management (since
2007); Board
Member, Confluence
Technologies LLC
(2018 – 2021).

Robert G. Zack
1948

Trustee

Since June 30, 2014

Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia
School of Law (since 2014); Counsel,
Dechert
LLP (2012 – 2014); Executive Vice President,
OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (2004 – 2011);
General Counsel, OppenheimerFunds,
Inc.
(2002 – 2010); Secretary and General Counsel,
Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp. (2001 – 2011);
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Director, OFI Trust Co. (2001 – 2011);
Vice President and Secretary, Oppenheimer
Fu
nds (2002 – 2011).

Trustee of University
of Virginia Law
School Foundation
2011 – 2022.

(1)  The address for each Trustee and officer is 200 Central Avenue, Suite 220, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

(2)  Each Trustee serves until the earlier of resignation, death, retirement or removal.

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Interested Trustee

Name, Address(1) and 
Year of Birth

Position(s) 
Held with
the Trust

Term of Office(2) 
and Length of
Time
Served

Principal Occupation(s) 
During Past Five Years

Other Directorships
Held By Trustee
During
Past Five Years

Catherine D. Wood
1955

Chief
Executive
Officer, Chief
Investment
Officer and
Trustee

Since June 7, 2013

Managing Member, Founder and Chief
Executive Officer, ARK
Investment Management
LLC (since 2013); President, ARK ETF Trust
(2014 – 2015); Senior Vice President and Chief
Investment
Officer of Thematic Portfolios,
AllianceBernstein L.P. (2009 – 2013).

Executive Director, Wall Street
Blockchain Alliance
(since 2018);
Independent
Non
-Executive
Director, Amun
Holdings Ltd (since
2018); Director,
NexPoint Advisors:
NexPoint Residential
Trust Inc.,
NexPoint
Real Estate Finance
Inc. and VineBrook
Homes Trust Inc.
(since 2020);
Director, MIMIK
Technologies Inc.
(since 2021); Board
Member, Strange
Brewing SA (since
2018).

(1)  The address for each Trustee and officer is 200 Central Avenue, Suite 220, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

(2)  Each Trustee serves until the earlier of resignation, death, retirement or removal.

Officer Information

Officer’s Name, Address(1) and
Year of Birth

Position(s) 
Held with
the Trust

Term of Office(2) 
and Length of
Time Served

Principal Occupation(s) 
During The Past Five Years

Catherine D. Wood
1955

Trustee, Chief
Executive Officer
and Chief
Investment Officer

Since 6/30/14

Managing Member, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ARK Investment Management LLC (since 2013); President, ARK ETF Trust (2014 – 2015).

William C. Cox
1966

Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer

Since 6/30/14

Principal Financial Officer, Investment Products, ARK Investment Management LLC (since June 2018); Fund Principal Financial Officer, Foreside Financial Group, LLC (2013 – 2018).

Kellen Carter
1982

Chief Compliance
Officer; Secretary;
Chief Legal Officer

Since 5/26/16
Since 5
/26/16
Since 12
/16/16

Chief Compliance Officer, Associate General Counsel (since April 2016), Interim General Counsel, ARK Investment Management LLC (2016 – 2018), Corporate Counsel, ARK Investment Management LLC (since July 2018); Management Consultant, Wealth and Asset Management Division Ernst & Young LLP (2014 – 2016).

Forest Wolfe
1972

Chief Legal Officer

Since 12/16/22

General Counsel, ARK Investment Management LLC (since August 2021); General Counsel, Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (2012 – 2021).

Thomas G. Staudt
1987

President
Vice President

Since 12/16/16
03
/27/15 – 12/16/16

Director of Product Development and Associate Operating Officer (2015 – 2016), Interim Chief Operating Officer, ARK Investment Management LLC (2016 – 2018), Chief Operating Officer, ARK Investment Management LLC (since April 2018); Associate Portfolio Manager, ARK Investment Management LLC (2014 – 2015).

(1)  The address for each officer is 200 Central Avenue, Suite 220, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

(2)  Officers are elected yearly by the Trustees.

The Statement of Additional Information for the Trust includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request, by calling (727) 810-8160 collect or visiting our website at www.ark-funds.com.

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General Information (Unaudited)

Investment Adviser
ARK Investment Management LLC
200 Central Avenue, Suite
220
St. Petersburg, FL 
33701

Administrator, Custodian, Transfer Agent, and Accounting Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Distributor
Foreside Fund Services, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, ME 04101

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Manhattan West
New York, NY 10001

 

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This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of each Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Funds’ risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of their management, and other information.

ARK Invest | 200 Central Avenue, Suite 220, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 727.810.8160 | info@ark-invest.com | ark-funds.com

 

(b)    Not applicable.

Item 2.       Code of Ethics.

(a)     As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party (“Code of Ethics”).

(b)    For purposes of this Item, the term “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

(1)    Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

(2)    Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;

(3)    Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;

(4)    The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and

(5)    Accountability for adherence to the code.

(c)     There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of ethics description enumerated in paragraph (b) of this item.

(d)    During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code of Ethics that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this Item’s instructions.

(e)     The registrant does not intend to satisfy the disclosure requirements under paragraph (c) or (d) of this Item regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from, a provision of its code of ethics and that relates to any element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item by posting such information on its Internet website.

(f)     The Code of Ethics is attached hereto as Exhibit 13(a)(1).

Item 3.       Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its audit committee. Scott R. Chichester is qualified to serve as an “audit committee financial expert” and is “independent” (as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR).

Item 4.       Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Audit Fees

(a)     The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal years are $120,000 for July 31, 2022 and $176,000 for July 31, 2023.

 

Audit-Related Fees

(b)    The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are $0 for July 31, 2022 and $0 for July 31, 2023.

Tax Fees

(c)     The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning are $75,650 for July 31, 2022 and $105,500 for July 31, 2023.

All Other Fees

(d)    The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item are $0 for July 31, 2022 and $0 for July 31, 2023.

(e)(1)     The registrant’s audit committee (“Audit Committee”) has adopted an Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (“Pre-Approval Policy”) that applies to any and all engagements of the independent auditor to the registrant for audit, non-audit, tax or other services. Pursuant to the Pre-Approval Policy, the Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the audit services and permissible non-audit services proposed to be performed by the independent auditor for the registrant to assure that the independence of the auditor is not in any way compromised or impaired. In assessing whether a particular audit or non-audit service should be approved, the Audit Committee will take into account the ratio between the total amounts paid for audit, audit-related, tax and other services, based on historical patterns, with a view toward assuring that the level of fees paid for non-audit services as they relate to the fees paid for audit services does not compromise or impair the independence of the auditor. The Audit Committee may either grant general pre-approval of proposed services of the independent auditor through adoption of a list of authorized services together with a budget of expected costs for those services (“general pre-approval”), or specific pre-approval of services provided on a case-by-case basis (“specific pre-approval”). Unless particular services have received general pre-approval, those services will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee before any such services can be provided by the independent auditor. The annual audit services engagement terms and fees for the independent auditor for the registrant require specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval for (i) other audit services, which are those services that only the independent auditor reasonably can provide, (ii) audit related services, (iii) those tax services that have historically been provided by the independent auditor, and (iv) those permissible non-audit services classified as “all other” services that the Audit Committee believes are routine and recurring services. The Audit Committee from time to time may delegate either general or specific pre-approval authority to one or more of its members. Any member to whom such authority is delegated must report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. The Audit Committee has not delegated either general or specific pre-approval authority to one or more of its members.

(e)(2)     The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are as follows:

(b) N/A

(c) 100%

(d) N/A

(f)     The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was less than fifty percent.

 

(g)    The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the registrant’s fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 were $205,871 and for July 31, 2023 were $287,500.

(h)    The registrant’s audit committee of the board of trustees has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

(i)     Not applicable.

(j)     Not applicable.

Item 5.       Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6.       Investments.

(a)     The Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1(a) of this form.

(b)    Not applicable.

Item 7.       Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8.       Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9.       Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

Item 11.     Controls and Procedures.

(a)     As of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

(b)    There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12.     Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 13.     Exhibits.

(a)(1)           Code of ethics, or any amendment thereto, that is the subject of disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto.

(a)(2)           Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

(a)(2)(1)     Not applicable.

(a)(2)(2)     Not applicable.

(b)               Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant)

 

ARK ETF Trust

       

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ Catherine D. Wood

       
   

Catherine D. Wood

       
   

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

   
   

(principal executive officer)

       

Date

 

October 6, 2023

           

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ Catherine D. Wood

       
   

Catherine D. Wood

       
   

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

   
   

(principal executive officer)

       

Date

 

October 6, 2023

           

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ William C. Cox

       
   

William C. Cox

       
   

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

   
   

(principal financial officer)

       

Date

 

October 6, 2023

           

__________

*       Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.