Cathie Wood's Top Two Funds From 2025 Hold This Stock

Investors Business Daily | December 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM UTC
Bullish 83% Confidence Unanimous Agreement
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Key Points

  • Kratos Defense represents 7.79% of ARKX and 7.27% of ARKQ, with the stock up 195% in 2025
  • All six of ARK's actively managed ETFs beat the S&P 500's 18% gain, with returns ranging from 25% to 50%
  • Other key holdings include Tesla (top position in 3 funds), Rocket Lab (up 181%), and cryptocurrency plays Coinbase and Robinhood

AI Summary

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest funds have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, with all six actively managed ETFs beating the index's nearly 18% gain year-to-date. The ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) leads with over 50% returns, followed closely by the ARK Autonomous Tech & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) at 50%.

Key Holdings and Performance:

  • Kratos Defense (KTOS) is the standout performer, up 195% YTD, and is a top holding in both ARKX (7.79%) and ARKQ (7.27%)
  • Rocket Lab (RKLB) surged 181% and represents 8.85% of ARKX
  • Tesla (TSLA) remains a cornerstone position across multiple funds, comprising 12.36% of ARKQ, 11.84% of ARKK, and 9.42% of ARKW, with the stock up nearly 16% YTD

Fund Performance Breakdown:

  • ARK Space & Defense (ARKX): +50.40%
  • ARK Autonomous Tech & Robotics (ARKQ): +50%
  • ARK Next Generation Internet (ARKW): +38.87%
  • ARK Innovation (ARKK): +38.80%
  • ARK Blockchain & Fintech (ARKF): +31.24%
  • ARK Genomic Revolution (ARKG): +25.21%

The blockchain-focused ARKF fund benefits from holdings in Shopify (9.97%), Coinbase (5.79%), and Robinhood (5.13%), despite cryptocurrency volatility. The genomics fund ARKG holds Crispr Therapeutics (8.88%) and Tempus AI (8.50%).

ARK's funds rank among the most actively traded U.S. diversified ETFs through mid-December, highlighting strong investor interest in Wood's growth-focused investment strategy, particularly in defense technology and autonomous systems.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
GPT-5-mini Bullish 80%
Claude Sonnet 4.5 Bullish 80%
Gemini 2.5 Pro Bullish 90%
Consensus Bullish 83%