In early 2021, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest managed $59B across 6 funds, becoming the world's largest active ETF manager. However, by April 2024, heavy outflows and underperforming holdings have caused assets under management to plummet to $11.1B.
In early 2021, Ark Invest, led by tech investor Cathie Wood, managed a staggering $59 billion across six funds, making it the world’s largest active ETF manager. Three years later, a significant 80% downturn occurred, with assets under management in those funds plummeting to just $11.1 billion. This decline can be attributed to a combination of factors, including high interest rates dampening Wood’s long-term speculative tech investments and the subsequent wave of outflows from disillusioned inv