Cathie Woods ARKK Suffers Record Losses, Billions Lost
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 4:49 am ET1min read
ARKK--
Cathie Woods' ARKK ETF experienced a record losing streak, with a 10-day loss in January, the longest in its history. The fund's performance has been underwhelming over the past five years, with a decline of over 50% compared to the Nasdaq 100's 80% gain. The managed assets have decreased from $28 billion in February 2021 to $6 billion currently, an 80% drop. The fund has seen net outflows of $120 million since the beginning of the year.

Stay ahead of the market.
Get curated U.S. market news, insights and key dates delivered to your inbox.
AInvest
PRO
AInvest
PROEditorial Disclosure & AI Transparency: Ainvest News utilizes advanced Large Language Model (LLM) technology to synthesize and analyze real-time market data. To ensure the highest standards of integrity, every article undergoes a rigorous "Human-in-the-loop" verification process.
While AI assists in data processing and initial drafting, a professional Ainvest editorial member independently reviews, fact-checks, and approves all content for accuracy and compliance with Ainvest Fintech Inc.’s editorial standards. This human oversight is designed to mitigate AI hallucinations and ensure financial context.
Investment Warning: This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional investment, legal, or financial advice. Markets involve inherent risks. Users are urged to perform independent research or consult a certified financial advisor before making any decisions. Ainvest Fintech Inc. disclaims all liability for actions taken based on this information. Found an error?Report an Issue



Comments
No comments yet