Cathie Wood’s ARK ETF published their daily trades for Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, showcasing a series of calculated moves within the tech and healthcare sectors. Leading the day’s activity was the substantial investment in TEMPUS AI INC (NASDAQ:TEM), with ARK acquiring a total of 93,073 shares across its ARKK and ARKG ETFs, amounting to a significant dollar value of $4,720,662. This purchase marks a notable vote of confidence in the artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology firm.
In the semiconductor space, ARK continued to bolster its position in ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC (NASDAQ:AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)) by purchasing an additional 1,000 shares through its ARKX ETF, totaling $165,270. This follows a pattern of consistent accumulation over the past week, indicating a strategic emphasis on the chipmaker’s growth prospects.
The mobility sector also witnessed ARK’s interest as it bought a combined 13,412 shares of BLADE AIR MOBILITY INC (NASDAQ:BLDE) through ARKQ and ARKX ETFs, with a trade value of $46,539. This move aligns with ARK’s ongoing investments in innovative transportation solutions.
On the other side of the ledger, ARK executed a series of sales, most notably offloading 24,981 shares of MODERNA INC (NASDAQ:MRNA) from its ARKK and ARKG ETFs, which translated to a substantial $1,442,153. This sale might indicate a strategic shift or profit-taking from the biotech giant’s recent market performance.
ARK also reduced its holdings in BLOCK INC (NYSE:SQ) by selling 17,816 shares through its ARKK ETF, valued at $1,276,516. The fintech company’s stock sale comes amidst ARK’s portfolio rebalancing efforts.
Additional divestments included MARKFORGED HOLDING CORP (NYSE:MKFG) with 3,768 shares sold ($17,370), and MATERIALISE NV (NASDAQ:MTLS) with a sale of 5,446 shares ($27,447), both indicative of ARK’s dynamic portfolio management.
Investors tracking ARK’s trading patterns will note the consistent interest in AMD and BLADE AIR MOBILITY, while the sales of MODERNA and BLOCK INC might signal a strategic pivot or cash reallocation within ARK’s diverse ETF offerings. As always, ARK’s daily trades provide valuable insights into the evolving strategies of one of the market’s most closely watched investment firms.
