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ARK Invest focuses solely on investing in disruptive innovation. Our research covers AI infrastructure, generative AI, crypto and DeFi, and other transformational technologies. We publish event-driven analysis, interviews, and thematic theses to help investors understand long-term structural change.

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Track record
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Thesis calls
189
Evaluated calls
156
Average return
+13.32%
Win rate
62%

Past bets that played out

Highlighted themes include a bullish ARK-style narrative on AMD and the broader AI compute opportunity, and ARK Big Ideas 2026 framing AI infrastructure and generative AI as ongoing demand drivers for compute, accelerators, and hyperscaler vertical integration. These calls emphasize technology-led TAM expansion rather than short-term timing.

INTCrightbacktest DEMOTE

ARK-style bullish narrative on AMD: large AI compute TAM, strong server CPU share gains vs Intel, expanding GPU/AI accelerator opportunity, leveraging TSMC fabless model and hyperscaler adoption (AWS noted). Mentions competitive pressure (implicitly NVIDIA in AI, Intel in CPUs) but overall framing is bullish AMD.

Mentioned: Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTConviction: 54 / 100Return: -151.59%
Source: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): ARK's Stock Stories
AMDrightbacktest PROMOTE

ARK Big Ideas 2026 (AI Infrastructure) argues continued monetization and buildout of generative AI will drive large ongoing demand for AI compute and related infrastructure. Mentions NVIDIA as a compelling AI compute story; highlights AMD’s improving competitiveness in datacenter AI chips; and emphasizes hyperscaler vertical integration via custom accelerators (Google TPU, Amazon Trainium) with TSMC as a key manufacturing partner.

Mentioned: May 26, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTConviction: 52 / 100Return: +145.88%Observed price: $503.89
Source: Big Ideas 2026: AI Infrastructure
AMDrightbacktest HOLD

ARK-style bullish narrative on AMD: large AI compute TAM, strong server CPU share gains vs Intel, expanding GPU/AI accelerator opportunity, leveraging TSMC fabless model and hyperscaler adoption (AWS noted). Mentions competitive pressure (implicitly NVIDIA in AI, Intel in CPUs) but overall framing is bullish AMD.

Mentioned: Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTConviction: 62 / 100Return: +137.67%
Source: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): ARK's Stock Stories

What this channel is watching now

Top topics: NVDA (frequent coverage), ANTHROPIC, XAI, and OPENAI. Coverage centers on model/provider competition, AI model economics and infrastructure, and implications for cloud providers, accelerators, and enterprise software adoption. ARK also monitors DeFi applications (Bitcoin, Ethereum) and commercial use cases for SDK-driven engagement.

Latest videos and market context

Recent audio/transcript snippets discuss competition among AI model providers (Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok), evolving API economics and margins, and the trade-offs between owning model infrastructure versus paying cloud markups. Other clips excerpt ARK Big Ideas 2026 on DeFi applications and interviews on SDKs for gamified loyalty.

Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok

Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Transcript-style snippet discussing competition among AI model providers (Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok), uncertainty about API economics/margins, and implications for AI infrastructure and enterprise software. The only explicit tradable tickers mentioned are AMD and CRM. Overall, the content is low-specificity and not strongly actionable (no clear catalyst, timing, or quantified claims).

Big Ideas 2026: DeFi Applications

Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Fragmentary excerpt referencing ARK Big Ideas 2026 focused on DeFi applications; only explicit assets mentioned are Bitcoin and Ethereum, with unclear/partial statements about revenue and revenue per employee. Limited concrete catalysts, metrics, or trade setup details are provided in the text.

How Businesses Can Gamify Loyalty With Lucra's Dylan Robbins

Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Discussion about Lucra (private company) selling an SDK to help brands “gamify” loyalty/engagement via QR-code-driven, shorter interactive experiences; claims of expanding TAM and interest from large partners (mentions PGA/UK partner context). No concrete financials, dates, contracts, or public-company catalysts are provided.

What Is The Best AI Model In 2026? | The Brainstorm 140

Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM EDT

Discussion suggests AI model economics are shifting toward owning infrastructure vs paying cloud markups; cloud providers earn ~50% gross margin, while model/API players (e.g., xAI/Grok) may gain marginal API share via cost iteration and positioning. Content is fragmentary and not tied to a concrete catalyst.

Proof-backed call history

ARK Investment Management LLC was founded to research and invest in disruptive innovation. The firm publishes thematic research on areas such as AI, robotics, biotech, blockchain, and fintech, and regularly presents findings via videos, interviews, and event summaries.

XAIopen

Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok January of last year. Um uh so uh stocks which is and their API which the only strategy piece out this morning along also don't know what margins they're different in the margins that those two a tough position...

Mentioned: Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTConviction: 100 / 100
Source: Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok
OPENAIopen

Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok January of last year. Um uh so uh stocks which is and their API which the only strategy piece out this morning along also don't know what margins they're different in the margins that thos...

Mentioned: Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTConviction: 100 / 100
Source: Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok
ANTHROPICopen

Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok January of last year. Um uh so uh stocks which is and their API which the only strategy piece out this morning along also don't know what margins they're different in the margins that those two a t...

Mentioned: Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTConviction: 100 / 100
Source: Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok
AMDrightbacktest DEMOTE

Transcript-style snippet discussing competition among AI model providers (Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok), uncertainty about API economics/margins, and implications for AI infrastructure and enterprise software. The only explicit tradable tickers mentioned are AMD and CRM. Overall, the content is low-specificity and not strongly actionable (no clear catalyst, timing, or quantified claims).

Mentioned: Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTConviction: 30 / 100Return: -36.16%Observed price: $552.33
Source: Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok
CRMwrongbacktest DEMOTE

Transcript-style snippet discussing competition among AI model providers (Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, Grok), uncertainty about API economics/margins, and implications for AI infrastructure and enterprise software. The only explicit tradable tickers mentioned are AMD and CRM. Overall, the content is low-specificity and not strongly actionable (no clear catalyst, timing, or quantified claims).

Mentioned: Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTConviction: 43 / 100Return: -8.52%Observed price: $163.00
Source: Kimi K3, OpenAI, Anthropic, And Grok
ETHwrongbacktest DEMOTE

Fragmentary excerpt referencing ARK Big Ideas 2026 focused on DeFi applications; only explicit assets mentioned are Bitcoin and Ethereum, with unclear/partial statements about revenue and revenue per employee. Limited concrete catalysts, metrics, or trade setup details are provided in the text.

Mentioned: Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTConviction: 48 / 100Return: -52.01%
Source: Big Ideas 2026: DeFi Applications
BTCwrongbacktest DEMOTE

Fragmentary excerpt referencing ARK Big Ideas 2026 focused on DeFi applications; only explicit assets mentioned are Bitcoin and Ethereum, with unclear/partial statements about revenue and revenue per employee. Limited concrete catalysts, metrics, or trade setup details are provided in the text.

Mentioned: Jul 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTConviction: 42 / 100Return: -42.44%
Source: Big Ideas 2026: DeFi Applications
XAIopen

...or completeness of any information obtained from any third party. Discussion suggests AI model economics are shifting toward owning infrastructure vs paying cloud markups; cloud providers earn ~50% gross margin, while model/API players (e.g., xAI/Grok) may gain marginal API share via cost iteration and positioning. Content is fragmentary and not tied to a concrete catalyst.

Mentioned: Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM EDTConviction: 22 / 100
Source: What Is The Best AI Model In 2026? | The Brainstorm 140
OPENAIopen

...but on the API side, I think they'll win marginal share because they >> Arc Investment Management LLC is an SEC marketing or selling the products or recommendations by ARC to buy, sell, or Welcome to the brainstorm. We've got Fable 5. We've got ChatGpt 5.6, Soul, Terra, Luna. We have Alex Karp on CNBC going off like eight different people sent me that clip and open source models coming in to scoop up some of the economics here. Brett, maybe we go to you first with what was announced last week

Mentioned: Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM EDTConviction: 22 / 100
Source: What Is The Best AI Model In 2026? | The Brainstorm 140
ANTHROPICopen

...alf basically from like Google's Gemini 3.5 flash launch um through um Meta releasing a new model that's actually better than that and a lower cost which is really interesting. um Grock 4.5 which is um behind but not that far behind um where uh Anthropic and OpenAI are um and at a much lower cost. So you can clearly see the emphasis on efficiency that's going on right now um and the comparison relative to anthropic which uh it's still unclear to me and they keep it unclear how much of the hig

Mentioned: Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM EDTConviction: 22 / 100
Source: What Is The Best AI Model In 2026? | The Brainstorm 140
GOOGLrightbacktest DEMOTE

Discussion suggests AI model economics are shifting toward owning infrastructure vs paying cloud markups; cloud providers earn ~50% gross margin, while model/API players (e.g., xAI/Grok) may gain marginal API share via cost iteration and positioning. Content is fragmentary and not tied to a concrete catalyst.

Mentioned: Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM EDTConviction: 33 / 100Return: -17.83%Observed price: $370.92
Source: What Is The Best AI Model In 2026? | The Brainstorm 140
MSFTwrongbacktest HOLD

Discussion suggests AI model economics are shifting toward owning infrastructure vs paying cloud markups; cloud providers earn ~50% gross margin, while model/API players (e.g., xAI/Grok) may gain marginal API share via cost iteration and positioning. Content is fragmentary and not tied to a concrete catalyst.

Mentioned: Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM EDTConviction: 34 / 100Return: +28.07%Observed price: $395.63
Source: What Is The Best AI Model In 2026? | The Brainstorm 140

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