ARK Innovation ETF vs Dollar General Corp. — how do they compare? ARK Innovation ETF trades at $81.38, while Dollar General Corp. trades at $120.1 (market cap $26.49B). The key difference: Dollar General Corp. pays a 1.97% dividend while ARK Innovation ETF pays none, and ARK Innovation ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Dollar General Corp. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ARKK | DG | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $92.50 | $156.26 |
52-Week Low | $63.52 | $95.94 |
Market Cap | — | $26.49B |
Sector | — | Consumer Staples |
Enterprise Value | — | $40.93B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.97% |
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The fund will invest under normal circumstances primarily (at least 65% of its assets) in domestic and foreign equity securities of companies that are relevant to the fund’s investment theme of disruptive innovation. Its investments in foreign equity securities will be in both developed and emerging markets. The fund may invest in foreign securities listed on foreign exchanges as well as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The fund is non-diversified.
Read more on ARKK →A leading American discount retailer, Dollar General operates over 18,000 stores in 47 states, selling branded and private-label products across a wide variety of categories. In fiscal 2021, 77% of net sales came from consumables (including paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items), 12% from seasonal merchandise (such as toys, greeting cards, decorations, and gardening supplies), 7% from home products (for example, kitchen supplies, small appliances, and cookware), and 4% from basic apparel. Stores average roughly 7,400 square feet, and about 75% of Dollar General locations are in towns of 20,000 or fewer people. The firm emphasizes value, with most of its items sold at everyday low prices of $5 or less.
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