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Cathie Wood

American investor and ARK Invest CEO
American investor and ARK Invest CEO
Cathie Wood is the CEO of ARK Invest, known for the successful ARK Innovation Fund ETF. Despite accolades, it's also recognized as a top 'wealth destroyer' fund.
2014
Founding of ARK Invest
In 2014, Catherine Duddy Wood left AllianceBernstein and founded ARK Invest, a company specializing in actively managed exchange-traded funds based on disruptive innovation.
2018
Cathie Wood donates funds to start the Duddy Innovation Institute
In 2018, Cathie Wood contributed funds to establish the Duddy Innovation Institute at her high school, aiming to inspire and support girls in pursuing studies related to disruptive innovation.
2020-03
ARKK Fund Peak
Cramer's compliment to Cathie Wood's ARKK fund, coinciding with a record amount of money being pulled from her fund due to a decline in Tesla stock, raised doubts about the fund's performance. The fund had returned to its March 2020 levels, resulting in losses for pandemic investors who had invested in it.
2021-01-07
ARKK's Value Decline
From February 18, 2021, to January 7, 2022, the ARK Innovation ETF lost 43% of its value while the S&P 500 gained 21%.
2021-02-18
ARKK's All-Time High
On February 18, 2021, ARKK reached its all-time high before experiencing a decline in value.
2021-05-27
Cathie Wood's Bad Spring
Cathie Wood's flagship fund ARKK, known for its dramatic breakout during the pandemic, has significantly dropped from its peak due to unsuccessful bets on Tesla and Bitcoin. Despite this setback, Wood remains optimistic about the future.
2022-01-07
ARKK's ETF Flows
The average investor in ARKK has experienced losses as the fund's flows indicate poor timing, despite the ETF's overall returns since inception.
2022-05-22
Cult of Personality Article on NPR
An article on npr.org discussing the concept of 'Cult of Personality' in relation to certain individuals, possibly including Cathie Wood.
2022-05-30
Cathie Wood's Successful Bet on Tesla
Cathie Wood's correct prediction and investment in Tesla, despite skepticism from other investors like Jim Chanos, Bill Ackman, and Michael Burry, who doubted Tesla's value. This success contrasts with the negative portrayal of her in the hit piece.
2022-05-31
Cathie Wood's Claim of Being Chosen by God
Cathie Wood's claim of being selected by God on earth to do her job, as mentioned in a Christian podcast.
2023-10-04
Cathie Wood's Prediction on AI Impact on Markets
Cathie Wood predicted in October 2023 that artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to deflation and drive markets higher, highlighting companies like Archer Aviation as beneficiaries of the AI boom.
2023-10-31
Performance of Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation Fund
In October 2023, despite a lackluster performance, Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation Fund retained loyal investors.
2023-11-15
Cathie Wood's Reaction to BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Filing
Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Invest, referred to BlackRock's bitcoin ETF filing as a 'breakthrough' that she believes will significantly boost the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the coming years.
2023-12-21
Cathie Wood's Ark Ups Tesla Stake
In December 2023, Cathie Wood's Ark Invest increased its stake in Tesla for the first time since April, making a $27.5 million stock purchase.
2023-12-26
Cathie Wood's Influence on ETFs
Cathie Wood is a prominent figure in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), known for her innovative investment strategies and focus on disruptive technologies. She has been a key player in the launch of various Fidelity ETFs, including the Fidelity® Metaverse ETF, Fidelity® Cloud Computing ETF, Fidelity® Digital Health ETF, and Fidelity® Electric Vehicles and Future Transportation ETF.
2023-12-27
Cathie Wood's Story
Cathie Wood is a prominent figure in the investment world known for her innovative strategies and focus on disruptive technologies. She is the founder and CEO of ARK Invest, a firm that manages several actively managed ETFs, including ARKK. Wood's investment approach and success have garnered significant attention and followers in the financial industry.
2023-12-29
ARK of the Covenant Reference in ARK Invest
There is a faith-based dimension to Cathie Wood's investing, with 'ARK' being a reference to the Ark of the Covenant. While ARK Invest website states it stands for 'Applied Research Knowledge,' Wood has mentioned otherwise in non-financial media interviews.
2024-04-02
Cathie Wood's Rollercoaster Performance
Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Invest, has shown a volatile yet successful investment track record through ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), outperforming the S&P 500 with a 23.5% annual return since 2014. The journey has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs.
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