Key Takeaways
- ARK divested 76,622 Meta Platforms shares worth approximately $45.6M following a jury verdict holding Meta responsible in youth addiction and child exploitation cases
- The firm liquidated 155,441 Nvidia shares valued at roughly $27.8M amid concerns over AI stock valuations and developer criticism
- ARK reduced semiconductor holdings including AMD, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Broadcom as memory supply constraints intensified and prices climbed
- Additional portfolio exits included Roku, Block, Deere, Archer Aviation, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals
- ARK’s sole significant acquisition was 60,973 Tempus AI shares for about $2.85M, extending a consistent accumulation strategy
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest executed substantial portfolio reductions on Thursday, March 26, 2026. These transactions, revealed through ARK’s routine daily fund disclosures, represented approximately $84 million in divestments spanning prominent technology and semiconductor enterprises.
The most substantial divestment involved Meta Platforms. ARK liquidated 76,622 shares distributed across three investment vehicles — the ARK Innovation ETF, the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and the ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF — totaling between $42 million and $45.6 million.
Meta Platforms, Inc., META
Meta’s shares plummeted nearly 8% on March 26. A Los Angeles jury determined Meta and Google were responsible for contributing to youth social media addiction, concluding the corporations neglected to safeguard children while possessing knowledge of associated dangers.
The proceedings extended over a month. Potential financial penalties in this litigation surpass $1.4 billion. Meta additionally received orders to remit $375 million in a distinct child exploitation case in New Mexico for breaching the state’s child protection statutes.
ARK simultaneously divested between 154,441 and 155,441 Nvidia shares, valued at approximately $26.4 million to $27.8 million. Nvidia’s equity has experienced downward pressure throughout 2026 notwithstanding robust financial results, a successful GTC 2026 presentation, and anticipated AI revenue reaching $1 trillion by 2027.
Two gaming developers openly advocated for boycotting Nvidia regarding its DLSS 5 AI upscaling capability. New Blood CEO Dave Oshry and developer David Szymanski characterized the technology as an “AI slop filter” that undermines games’ artistic integrity.
Semiconductor Holdings Face Broad Reductions
ARK decreased stakes in multiple semiconductor-related equities during the identical trading session. The investment firm disposed of 38,245 Advanced Micro Devices shares valued at approximately $7.8 million. AMD stock declined 7.5% during that session.
ARK similarly offloaded 15,696 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares for roughly $5.1 million. Taiwan Semiconductor’s manufacturing capacity remains completely allocated through 2026, underscoring persistent supply limitations at the globe’s premier chip manufacturer.
Broadcom holdings were likewise reduced, with 8,648 shares divested for about $2.7 million. Nvidia and Broadcom executives have highlighted shortages extending beyond semiconductors to elements like laser components and printed circuit boards.
Supplementary stock dispositions that day encompassed Roku, Block, Deere, Archer Aviation, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals.
Tempus AI Emerges as ARK’s Singular Major Acquisition
Despite widespread selling activity, ARK executed one notable purchase. The investment firm acquired 60,973 Tempus AI shares for approximately $2.85 million.
This transaction aligns with recent behavior patterns. ARK has been systematically expanding its stake in the healthcare technology enterprise across multiple trading sessions.
Tempus AI’s equity declined 2.63% on the identical day ARK augmented its holdings. ARK’s aggregate capital outflow that day substantially surpassed its isolated acquisition, signaling a comprehensive strategic shift away from large-capitalization technology positions.
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