ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF (ARKA)

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About ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF

ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF is a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund providing investors with exposure to Bitcoin.

ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF Fund Details

Expense Ratio
0.70%

About The Fund

Overview
The ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF (ARKA) is a U.S.-based, actively managed exchange-traded fund, launched by ARK Invest and 21Shares, targeting 100% exposure to Bitcoin through futures contracts.
Investment Focus
Seeks capital appreciation by investing in Bitcoin futures contracts, aiming to outperform spot Bitcoin by actively rolling futures, without direct investment in Bitcoin or other digital assets.
Accessibility
Trades on the CBOE BZX Exchange under the ticker ARKA, accessible through U.S. brokerage accounts, but not specifically noted for TFSA or RRSP eligibility due to its U.S. domicile.
Performance
As of July 22, 2025, ARKA experienced net outflows of 665 BTC (-$176.2M), with specific price data unavailable, reflecting Bitcoin’s volatile market dynamics.
Risk Profile
High-risk due to Bitcoin’s volatility and futures contract complexities, suitable for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance and understanding of futures markets.
Management and Fees
Actively managed by ARK Invest, with fees and expenses detailed in the prospectus; investors should review for full cost and risk information, as it’s not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940

ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Futures Strategy ETF Information

Ticker SymbolARKA
IssuerARK 21Shares
Expense Ratio0.70%
Fund TypeSpot
Custodian U.S. Bank N.A. (assumed for ARK futures)
Bitcoin Only✓ Yes
Fund Inception2023-11-14
RegulatorU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Investment Strategy

Bitcoin Futures

Market Performance

1 Year Return
+15.09%
Avg Volume
6,882
📄 View Fund Prospectus

About ARK 21Shares

Background
ARK 21Shares is a partnership between ARK Invest (led by Cathie Wood) and 21Shares, a global crypto ETP leader founded in 2018.
ARK Invest
Known for disruptive innovation investing across genomics, AI, fintech, and blockchain, managing over $14 billion.
21Shares
Offers 40+ crypto exchange-traded products listed across 10 exchanges worldwide, headquartered in Zurich.
Bitcoin ETFs
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) combines ARK's innovation thesis with 21Shares' crypto infrastructure expertise.
Custody
Uses Coinbase Custody for Bitcoin safekeeping.

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