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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

ARK Innovation ETF Bets Big on AI, Robotics, and Blockchain—Is Wood's Vision Worth the Risk?

ARK Innovation ETF's Cathie Wood bets on five disruptive tech platforms to drive exceptional returns, though recent volatility and investor skepticism raise questions about the fund's risk-return profile.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

ARK Innovation's Extreme Volatility: How Cathie Wood's Fund Swung From +153% to -67%

ARK Innovation ETF surged 153% in 2020, collapsed 67% in 2022, but rebounded 68% in 2023 and 35% in 2025, delivering 14.8% annualized returns over 10 years.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

Vanguard Momentum ETF Defies Market Slump With 27% Annual Gains

Vanguard's $VFMO momentum ETF delivered 3.4% YTD returns and 27% annual gains, substantially outperforming broader indexes while market remains pressured.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Ballard

Mesirow Financial Establishes $131.8M Position in Akre Focus ETF

Mesirow Financial invested $131.8M in Akre Focus ETF, representing 2.7% of AUM, signaling a strategic shift away from mega-cap tech toward undervalued growth opportunities.
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