XLF vs ARKK — 11-Year Performance Comparison
Financials vs ARK Innovation — backtested 2014–2024
XLF wins$33,509 vs $30,519 on $10,000 over 11 years
XLFFinancials
Final value$33,509
CAGR+11.6%
Max drawdown-14.6%
Best year+35% (2021)
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
2014–2024XLFARKK
XLF$33,509
ARKK$30,519
50/50 mix$44,356
50/50 blend: $44,356 (+14.5%/yr CAGR)
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Year-by-year: XLF vs ARKK
| Year | XLF | ARKK | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +30.9% | +8.4% | XLF |
| 2023 | +12.2% | +67.6% | ARKK |
| 2022 | -10.5% | -67.0% | XLF |
| 2021 | +35.0% | -23.4% | XLF |
| 2020 | -1.7% | +151.9% | ARKK |
| 2019 | +32.1% | +35.1% | ARKK |
| 2018 | -14.6% | +3.5% | ARKK |
| 2017 | +22.2% | +87.3% | ARKK |
| 2016 | +22.8% | -2.0% | XLF |
| 2015 | -1.5% | +3.8% | ARKK |
| 2014 | +15.2% | -1.1% | XLF |
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