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Bitget-RWA2025/11/19 13:20

By:Bitget-RWA

- ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, allocated $7.9M to Roblox shares on Nov 18, 2025, while reducing Pinterest holdings by $5.19M via ARKK and ARKF ETFs. - The firm expanded fintech exposure by acquiring Klarna ($3.25M) and Circle ($3.07M) shares, aligning with sector growth amid profitability concerns. - Biotech investments included $2.09M in Recursion and $2.64M in CRISPR Therapeutics , reflecting ongoing focus on gene-editing innovations. - A $7.2M sale of Teradyne shares signaled a strategic shift away f

On November 18, 2025, ARK Invest, under the leadership of Cathie Wood, executed a number of notable trades, including acquiring $7.9 million worth of

Roblox Corp

(NYSE:RBLX) shares, while at the same time

trimming its stake in Pinterest Inc (NYSE:PINS) by $5.19 million

. These actions,

revealed through the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF)

, indicate a broader shift in capital allocation towards technology and fintech industries as market conditions evolve.

The most substantial transaction of the day was the purchase of 78,096

Roblox

shares across two ETFs,

reinforcing ARK's ongoing confidence in the gaming company

. This continues a recent trend of accumulating Roblox shares, highlighting optimism about the company’s future growth despite regulatory and safety headwinds. In contrast,

ARK

sold 203,244 shares of Pinterest

, continuing its gradual reduction in social media investments. This decision reflects broader apprehensions regarding sector valuations and mounting competition.

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Within the fintech space, ARK

increased its holdings in Klarna Group PLC (KLAR)

by acquiring 93,218 shares valued at $3.25 million. The Swedish buy-now-pay-later provider

recently posted a record third-quarter revenue of $903 million

, though its shares have been under pressure due to profitability worries. ARK further

purchased 40,071 shares of Circle Internet Group Inc (CRCL)

for $3.07 million, expanding its previous investments in the stablecoin company.

Biotechnology also remained a priority, as ARK

invested $2.09 million in Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc (RXRX)

and $2.64 million in CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:CRSP) shares. These acquisitions demonstrate the firm’s sustained interest in gene-editing and pharmaceutical innovation. At the same time, the fund

sold 43,008 shares of Teradyne Inc (NASDAQ:TER)

for $7.2 million, indicating a move away from the semiconductor testing sector.

These trades highlight ARK’s active portfolio management style, balancing long-term investments in disruptive sectors with short-term tactical changes in response to market shifts.

Market participants are paying close attention

to how these strategies align with larger trends, such as increased regulatory oversight of major tech firms and changing consumer patterns.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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