What are Ark ETFs?

ARK is an investment management firm that offers a variety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on "disruptive innovation." These ETFs contain stocks with the potential to disrupt their industries, including Tesla, Square, and Teladoc Health.

Is the S&P 500 ETF a good investment?

The S&P 500 includes just over 500 stocks from some of the largest and most stable companies in the U.S., which makes this ETF a relatively safe investment. While it does see lower average returns than ARK Innovation, it's far less risky. This doesn't mean you won't have years where you experience losses.

What are the best ETFs to invest in?

Its flagship ETF, the ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK -3.51%), has experienced a staggering 175% return over the past 12 months. The ARK Genomic Revolution ETF ( ARKG -3.32%), which focuses on stocks in the gene editing and healthcare sectors, has earned a 186% return over the past year. It's hard to ignore returns like these.

What is the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF?

The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ( IVV 0.03%) tracks the S&P 500, meaning it includes all the same stocks as the index and aims to mirror its performance. The S&P 500 includes just over 500 stocks from some of the largest and most stable companies in the U.S., which makes this ETF a relatively safe investment.