ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is trading at $71.96, which is -53.3% below its all-time high of $154.01. The Drawdown Severity Score is 10.9, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, ARKK has experienced 85 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.7%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 07:53 AM EDT
ARKK
StockARK Innovation ETF
Price
$71.96
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $154.01
Extreme
Current Drawdown
-53.3%
Days in Drawdown
1833
Avg Max Drawdown
4.7%
Avg Length
25
Drawdown Severity Score™
10.9
ARKK - Price & High Water Mark
ARKK - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
ARK Innovation ETF is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $71.96, which represents a 53.3% decline from its all-time high of $154.01. This drawdown has persisted for 1833 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 11 years, ARK Innovation ETF typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.7% in depth, with an average duration of 25 days. ARK Innovation ETF has gone through 85 total drawdown events in the last 11 years. The largest drawdown for ARK Innovation ETF in the last 11 years was 42.5%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 212 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for ARK Innovation ETF currently stands at 10.92. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing ARK Innovation ETF's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 85 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-06 | Ongoing | 1833 days | -53.3% | $154.01 | $71.96 | — |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-12 | 3 days | -1.2% | $152.39 | $150.59 | $154.01 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-02-04 | 15 days | -6.6% | $144.70 | $135.19 | $145.92 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-19 | 5 days | -2.3% | $142.90 | $139.58 | $143.73 |
| 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-14 | 4 days | -3.0% | $140.14 | $135.95 | $142.90 |
| 2020-12-23 | 2021-01-07 | 16 days | -6.5% | $130.74 | $122.28 | $136.11 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-17 | 7 days | -1.1% | $121.21 | $119.92 | $122.05 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-10 | 2 days | -1.8% | $118.28 | $116.16 | $121.21 |
| 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-03 | 2 days | -0.4% | $109.17 | $108.76 | $110.64 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2020-11-25 | 2 days | -1.2% | $104.00 | $102.76 | $105.02 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-11-20 | 38 days | -13.4% | $101.49 | $87.90 | $101.56 |
| 2020-10-12 | 2020-10-13 | 2 days | -0.4% | $99.48 | $99.07 | $101.49 |
| 2020-09-02 | 2020-10-07 | 36 days | -14.5% | $94.11 | $80.45 | $96.05 |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-08-28 | 2 days | -0.7% | $88.49 | $87.88 | $89.42 |
| 2020-08-24 | 2020-08-26 | 3 days | -1.5% | $86.97 | $85.64 | $88.49 |
| 2020-08-14 | 2020-08-17 | 4 days | -1.2% | $83.03 | $82.02 | $84.84 |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-13 | 8 days | -4.7% | $82.88 | $78.98 | $83.03 |
| 2020-07-21 | 2020-08-04 | 15 days | -6.2% | $81.35 | $76.32 | $81.52 |
| 2020-07-10 | 2020-07-20 | 11 days | -3.6% | $78.50 | $75.65 | $81.35 |
| 2020-06-24 | 2020-07-01 | 8 days | -4.7% | $70.09 | $66.77 | $71.16 |
| 2020-06-17 | 2020-06-18 | 2 days | -0.3% | $64.56 | $64.38 | $65.47 |
| 2020-06-11 | 2020-06-16 | 6 days | -7.4% | $64.39 | $59.61 | $64.56 |
| 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-10 | 7 days | -2.9% | $63.77 | $61.91 | $64.39 |
| 2020-05-27 | 2020-06-01 | 6 days | -1.8% | $60.89 | $59.78 | $62.73 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-05-20 | 90 days | -42.5% | $58.45 | $33.58 | $59.85 |
| 2020-02-14 | 2020-02-18 | 5 days | -0.1% | $56.89 | $56.82 | $57.27 |
| 2020-02-05 | 2020-02-10 | 6 days | -1.4% | $54.52 | $53.75 | $55.08 |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-04 | 19 days | -4.1% | $52.29 | $50.15 | $54.52 |
| 2020-01-10 | 2020-01-13 | 4 days | -0.7% | $50.68 | $50.31 | $51.35 |
| 2019-12-26 | 2020-01-08 | 14 days | -3.7% | $49.98 | $48.15 | $50.62 |
| 2019-12-02 | 2019-12-18 | 17 days | -2.9% | $48.64 | $47.22 | $48.75 |
| 2019-07-25 | 2019-11-26 | 125 days | -18.6% | $48.15 | $39.18 | $48.23 |
| 2019-04-11 | 2019-07-24 | 105 days | -18.0% | $47.24 | $38.72 | $48.15 |
| 2019-04-08 | 2019-04-10 | 3 days | -1.2% | $47.18 | $46.59 | $47.24 |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-04-05 | 2 days | -1.3% | $47.05 | $46.42 | $47.18 |
| 2018-09-04 | 2019-04-03 | 212 days | -28.9% | $46.45 | $33.03 | $47.05 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-08-31 | 2 days | -0.1% | $46.38 | $46.35 | $46.45 |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-08-27 | 68 days | -9.9% | $45.20 | $40.75 | $45.68 |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2 days | -0.9% | $44.72 | $44.32 | $45.20 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2018-06-12 | 6 days | -1.0% | $42.87 | $42.46 | $43.15 |
| 2018-03-13 | 2018-06-05 | 85 days | -15.9% | $42.03 | $35.33 | $42.14 |
| 2018-02-27 | 2018-03-05 | 7 days | -3.8% | $39.59 | $38.10 | $39.77 |
| 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-26 | 28 days | -10.0% | $39.56 | $35.61 | $39.59 |
| 2018-01-24 | 2018-01-26 | 3 days | -0.7% | $38.85 | $38.59 | $39.30 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-17 | 2 days | -2.2% | $37.11 | $36.28 | $37.13 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2018-01-11 | 4 days | -0.7% | $36.91 | $36.66 | $36.92 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2018-01-05 | 18 days | -6.0% | $36.85 | $34.65 | $36.91 |
| 2017-11-29 | 2017-12-15 | 17 days | -3.5% | $34.75 | $33.54 | $35.47 |
| 2017-11-01 | 2017-11-20 | 20 days | -2.8% | $32.76 | $31.84 | $33.07 |
| 2017-10-06 | 2017-10-31 | 26 days | -4.0% | $32.40 | $31.12 | $32.76 |
| 2017-10-04 | 2017-10-05 | 2 days | -0.4% | $32.11 | $31.98 | $32.40 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About ARKK
ARK Innovation ETF has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 99 days with an average max drop of -21.7%.
The current drawdown of -53.3% has lasted 1,833 days, which is 18.5x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to May 2020 | -42.5% | 90 days |
| Sep 2018 to Apr 2019 | -28.9% | 212 days |
| Jul 2019 to Nov 2019 | -18.6% | 125 days |
| Apr 2019 to Jul 2019 | -18.0% | 105 days |
| Mar 2018 to Jun 2018 | -15.9% | 85 days |
| Sep 2020 to Oct 2020 | -14.5% | 36 days |
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