GLD vs ARKK — 11-Year Performance Comparison
Gold vs ARK Innovation — backtested 2014–2024
ARKK wins$30,519 vs $20,852 on $10,000 over 11 years
GLDGold
Final value$20,852
CAGR+6.9%
Max drawdown-12.6%
Best year+27% (2024)
Years won4 of 11
ARKKARK Innovation
Final value$30,519
CAGR+10.7%
Max drawdown-74.7%
Best year+152% (2020)
Years won7 of 11
Growth of $10,000
2014–2024GLDARKK
GLD$20,852
ARKK$30,519
50/50 mix$33,112
50/50 blend: $33,112 (+11.5%/yr CAGR)
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Year-by-year: GLD vs ARKK
| Year | GLD | ARKK | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +26.7% | +8.4% | GLD |
| 2023 | +12.7% | +67.6% | ARKK |
| 2022 | -0.8% | -67.0% | GLD |
| 2021 | -4.2% | -23.4% | GLD |
| 2020 | +24.8% | +151.9% | ARKK |
| 2019 | +17.9% | +35.1% | ARKK |
| 2018 | -1.9% | +3.5% | ARKK |
| 2017 | +12.8% | +87.3% | ARKK |
| 2016 | +8.0% | -2.0% | GLD |
| 2015 | -10.7% | +3.8% | ARKK |
| 2014 | -2.2% | -1.1% | ARKK |
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