ARK Funds announced on July 30, 2025, that it proudly spotlighted its funds and deepened partnership with Cboe Global Markets in a prominent display in Times Square. The public celebration underscores a significant strategic alignment, particularly following ARK Invest's decision to shift the primary listing venue for three of its flagship innovation ETFs to the Cboe BZX Exchange. This move solidifies Cboe's role as a central exchange for ARK's actively managed funds.
The spotlight event in Times Square highlights the ongoing collaboration between ARK Investment Management LLC, known for its focus on disruptive innovation, and Cboe, a leading global market infrastructure provider. This partnership has been instrumental in making ARK's thematic ETFs accessible to a broad investor base. The prominent display serves as a public affirmation of their strengthened ties and the growing presence of ARK's products on Cboe's platforms.
Earlier in March 2025, ARK Invest revealed plans to change the primary listing venue for the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) from NYSE Arca to the Cboe BZX Exchange. This transition reflects a natural progression in the relationship, positioning Cboe as the primary listing venue for ARK's ETFs globally. The move aims to provide investors with more efficient and innovative investment vehicles.
Cboe BZX Exchange has been a key partner for ARK, facilitating the listing of several of its specialized ETFs, including the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) and the ARK Transparency ETF (CTRU). The collaboration also extends to the cryptocurrency space, with the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange since January 2024. This consistent choice of Cboe underscores the exchange's robust infrastructure and support for innovative financial products.
The strategic decision to consolidate key ETF listings on Cboe BZX is expected to enhance liquidity and streamline trading for investors. ARK Invest's commitment to Cboe reinforces the exchange's position as a vital hub for actively managed, thematic ETFs. This deepened partnership signifies a mutual commitment to advancing disruptive innovation within the financial markets and improving investor access.