ARKD is an actively managed ETF aiming to provide a more tampered price return for shares of ARK Innovation ETF (ticker: ARKK), over a one-year period starting each January. The fund aims to cut the downside risk in half in exchange for a capped upside potential after a 5% performance hurdle is reached. ARKK holds US and foreign equities focused on disruptive innovation themes such as genomics, AI, robotics, fintech. The fund holds shares of ARKK, sells at-the-money calls against the shares, buys at-the-money puts covering 50% of the funds NAV, and buys out-of-the-money calls with any available premium in order to provide upside exposure above the 5% hurdle. All returns are before fees and expenses, which reduce overall fund returns. ARKD shareholders do not receive dividends, if any, from shares of ARKK. The strategy works best for investors willing to hold shares the entire outcome period. Outcomes will differ for those buying/selling mid-period.
Is ARKD a good dividend investment in 2026?
ARKD offers a 331.30% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
ARKD DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your ARKD portfolio grows to $22272.26M vs $341.3K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
ARKD dividend growth history & forecast
ARKD has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 331.30%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 ARKD Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold ARKD.
Gross yield
331.30%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
281.61%
Real yield (−CPI)
278.81%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
331.30%
328.50%
$33,130 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
281.61%
278.81%
$28,161 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
265.04%
262.24%
$26,504 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
331.30%
328.50%
$33,130 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
302.31%
299.51%
$30,231 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
331.30%
328.50%
$33,130 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
248.48%
245.68%
$24,848 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
281.61%
278.81%
$28,161 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
231.91%
229.11%
$23,191 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
243.92%
241.12%
$24,392 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
231.91%
229.11%
$23,191 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 ARKD Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your ARKD investment of $18.00/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$6548.03M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$6548.03M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in ARKD for:
Shares needed
474
Capital required
$8,532
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $59.63/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 ARKD Dividend Payment Schedule
ARKD pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$126.72 / payment
$506.89 / year after tax
100 shares
$1267.23 / payment
$5068.90 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$12672.25 / payment
$50689.00 / year after tax
📊 ARKD vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How ARKD compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+328.40% vs sectorBetter
ARKD
331.30%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
ARKD
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
ARKD
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for ARKD sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ ARKD Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the ARKD dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →