ARK Plans Agentic Cyber Defense ETF to Target AI-Powered Security

ARK Investment Management has filed for the ARK Agentic Cyber Defense ETF, an actively managed strategy targeting cybersecurity companies developing or deploying AI-powered defensive technologies. The fund will invest in businesses using autonomous AI agents to detect, prevent and respond to cyber threats, alongside companies positioned to defend against increasingly sophisticated offensive AI agents. The proposed strategy reflects the growing importance of automated cybersecurity as AI systems become more capable. Investments will primarily involve total return swaps referencing relevant companies, supplemented by direct equity holdings and potentially private investments.