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ARK is an investment manager focused solely on disruptive innovation. Rooted in over 40 years of experience, we aim to identify large-scale investment opportunities resulting from innovations centered around robotics/automation, energy storage, genomic sequencing, and next generation internet technologies, including deep learning, mobile connected devices, and blockchain technology.

ARK became registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in January 2014. ARK began managing client assets in September 2014, launching two actively managed ETFs (ARKW and ARKQ) on the NYSE Arca, followed by two additional ETFs the next month (ARKG and ARKK). Since then, ARK has added two indexed ETFs (PRNT and IZRL) that are listed on the Cboe Global Markets.

The ARK ETFs have been managed by Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), Catherine Wood, and supported by ARK’s Director of Research, Brett Winton, since its inception in 2014.

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Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives and risks as well as charges and expenses of an ARK ETF before investing. This and other information are contained in the ARK ETFs' prospectuses, which may be obtained by clicking here. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. An investment in an ARK ETF is subject to risks and you can lose money on your investment in an ARK ETF. There can be no assurance that the ARK ETFs will achieve their investment objectives. The ARK ETFs’ portfolios are more volatile than broad market averages. The ARK ETFs also have specific risks, which are described in the ARK ETFs' prospectuses.

Shares of the ARK ETFs may be bought or sold throughout the day at their market price on the exchange on which they are listed. The market price of an ARK ETF's shares may be at, above or below the ARK ETF’s net asset value ("NAV") and will fluctuate with changes in the NAV as well as supply and demand in the market for the shares. The market price of ARK ETF shares may differ significantly from their NAV during periods of market volatility. Shares of the ARK ETFs may only be redeemed directly with the ARK ETFs at NAV by Authorized Participants, in very large creation units. There can be no guarantee that an active trading market for ARK ETF shares will develop or be maintained, or that their listing will continue or remain unchanged. Buying or selling ARK ETF shares on an exchange may require the payment of brokerage commissions and frequent trading may incur brokerage costs that detract significantly from investment returns. Not FDIC Insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value

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