ARKQ vs VOT
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF compared with Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ARKQ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
VOT
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- VOT yields more today: 0.53% vs 0.25% (forward).
- VOT has grown its payout faster: 14.3%/yr vs -14.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year ARKQ delivered the higher total return: +25.1% vs +4.4% (price change plus payouts).
- VOT is cheaper to own: 0.05% vs 0.75% expense ratio.
- VOT has the steadier distribution: consistency 86/100 vs 58/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ARKQ | VOT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $122.25 | $300.18 |
| TTM yield | 0.25% | 0.61% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.53% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.306 | $1.596 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 25, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.05% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +2.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -14.1% | +14.3% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 58/100 | 86/100 |
| 1-year total return | +25.1% | +4.4% |
| 1-year price return | +24.8% | +3.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.9B | 34.1B |
| Years paying | 10.7 | 19.7 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Growth | Mid-Cap Growth |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| ARKQ | VOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 81.8 | 33.3 |
| Income per year | $25 | $53 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ARKQ · Model VOT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKQ: no schedule to project | |||
| VOT Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.399 | Est. |
| VOT Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.399 | Est. |
| VOT Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.399 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
ARKQVOT
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, ARKQ or VOT?
VOT currently has the higher trailing yield: ARKQ yields 0.25% and VOT yields 0.61%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, ARKQ or VOT?
VOT has grown its payout faster: 14.3%/yr vs -14.1%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is ARKQ or VOT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ARKQ and VOT differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.