XLP vs ARKK — 11-Year Performance Comparison
Consumer Staples vs ARK Innovation — backtested 2014–2024
ARKK wins$30,519 vs $23,137 on $10,000 over 11 years
XLPConsumer Staples
Final value$23,137
CAGR+7.9%
Max drawdown-8.5%
Best year+28% (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
2014–2024XLPARKK
XLP$23,137
ARKK$30,519
50/50 mix$36,429
50/50 blend: $36,429 (+12.5%/yr CAGR)
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Year-by-year: XLP vs ARKK
| Year | XLP | ARKK | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +14.7% | +8.4% | XLP |
| 2023 | -1.3% | +67.6% | ARKK |
| 2022 | -3.2% | -67.0% | XLP |
| 2021 | +18.6% | -23.4% | XLP |
| 2020 | +10.7% | +151.9% | ARKK |
| 2019 | +27.6% | +35.1% | ARKK |
| 2018 | -8.5% | +3.5% | ARKK |
| 2017 | +13.7% | +87.3% | ARKK |
| 2016 | -2.4% | -2.0% | ARKK |
| 2015 | +7.0% | +3.8% | XLP |
| 2014 | +16.0% | -1.1% | XLP |
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