Introduction
When I previously wrote about BATS:ARKF ETF, one of my concerns had to do with the degree of diversification of the fund, since lowered diversification could lead to higher volatility and company specific risks in general. ARKF
ARKF: Improved Resilience
Summary
- ARKF has done well during the present period of volatility, despite being a less diversified and conceptually aggressive ETF.
- ARKF has appeared quite resilient despite last week's sharp rise in US Treasury yields.
- Performance has turned positively trending as compared to earlier underperformance this year.
- Risk-off points due to external factors such as emerging markets risk aversion are potential opportunities to accumulate.
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