XLB vs ARKK — 11-Year Performance Comparison
Materials vs ARK Innovation — backtested 2014–2024
ARKK wins$30,519 vs $23,612 on $10,000 over 11 years
XLBMaterials
Final value$23,612
CAGR+8.1%
Max drawdown-14.7%
Best year+27% (2021)
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
2014–2024XLBARKK
XLB$23,612
ARKK$30,519
50/50 mix$34,965
50/50 blend: $34,965 (+12.1%/yr CAGR)
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Year-by-year: XLB vs ARKK
| Year | XLB | ARKK | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +6.5% | +8.4% | ARKK |
| 2023 | +11.9% | +67.6% | ARKK |
| 2022 | -13.8% | -67.0% | XLB |
| 2021 | +27.3% | -23.4% | XLB |
| 2020 | +20.6% | +151.9% | ARKK |
| 2019 | +24.5% | +35.1% | ARKK |
| 2018 | -14.7% | +3.5% | ARKK |
| 2017 | +22.1% | +87.3% | ARKK |
| 2016 | +17.4% | -2.0% | XLB |
| 2015 | -8.0% | +3.8% | ARKK |
| 2014 | +6.9% | -1.1% | XLB |
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