VTI vs ARKK — 11-Year Performance Comparison
Total US Market vs ARK Innovation — backtested 2014–2024
VTI wins$36,566 vs $30,519 on $10,000 over 11 years
VTITotal US Market
Final value$36,566
CAGR+12.5%
Max drawdown-19.5%
Best year+31% (2019)
Years won5 of 11
ARKKARK Innovation
Final value$30,519
CAGR+10.7%
Max drawdown-74.7%
Best year+152% (2020)
Years won6 of 11
Growth of $10,000
2014–2024VTIARKK
VTI$36,566
ARKK$30,519
50/50 mix$42,196
50/50 blend: $42,196 (+14.0%/yr CAGR)
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Year-by-year: VTI vs ARKK
| Year | VTI | ARKK | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +23.8% | +8.4% | VTI |
| 2023 | +26.1% | +67.6% | ARKK |
| 2022 | -19.5% | -67.0% | VTI |
| 2021 | +25.7% | -23.4% | VTI |
| 2020 | +21.1% | +151.9% | ARKK |
| 2019 | +30.7% | +35.1% | ARKK |
| 2018 | -5.2% | +3.5% | ARKK |
| 2017 | +21.2% | +87.3% | ARKK |
| 2016 | +12.7% | -2.0% | VTI |
| 2015 | +0.4% | +3.8% | ARKK |
| 2014 | +12.6% | -1.1% | VTI |
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