7. Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF (ARKG)
ARK Investment Management made its ETF debut in 2014, launching four unique funds. One of these ETFs is the Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF, an actively managed fund that aims to focus on those companies involved in extending and enhancing the quality of human and other life by incorporating technological and scientific developments, improvements and advancements in genomics into their business.
Some of the sub-sectors ARKG invests in are companies that are involved in agricultural biology, beyond DNA, bioinformatics, bioinspired computing, bionic medicine, instrumentation, molecular medicine and diagnostics, pharmaceutical innovation, and stem cells. Check out our interview with Cathie Wood, the founder and CEO of ARK Investment Management.
8. Web X.0 ETF (ARKW)
Another offering from ARK Investment Management, the Web X.0 ETF, made its debut in October of 2014. The fund, which is also actively managed by Cathie Wood, focuses on innovative companies that are focused on the increased use of shared technology and infrastructure.
Many of these companies are also involved in cloud computing, big data, wearable technology, cryptocurrencies, services and data mining, social media, and digital education. Currently, ARKW’s holdings are quite varied in the tech space.
The current top three holdings are:
• Athena Health Inc (ATHN)
• Facebook (FB)
• Amazon.com (AMZN)