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Cathie Wood Offloads $30M in Tesla Stock While Betting Big on Robotaxi Startup

MarketDash Editorial Team
14 hours ago
Ark Invest made waves Monday with major portfolio moves, dumping Tesla and Palantir shares while scooping up WeRide stock. The trades signal strategic shifts as Wood navigates profitability concerns and autonomous vehicle opportunities.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest made some serious portfolio adjustments on Monday, and the moves tell an interesting story about where the firm sees opportunity and risk right now. The headline grabber is another substantial Tesla sale, but the real intrigue might be in what Ark bought instead.

Another Big Tesla Exit

Ark sold 60,715 shares of Tesla Inc. (TSLA) across three of its flagship funds: the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW). With Tesla closing at $488.73 on Monday, the total transaction value hit approximately $29.7 million.

This isn't an isolated move. Just last week, Ark dumped $11 million worth of Tesla stock, suggesting a deliberate reduction rather than routine portfolio rebalancing. The timing is noteworthy given recent chatter about the Elon Musk-led company's financial trajectory. Investment firm Gerber Kawasaki has publicly raised concerns about potential challenges in achieving GAAP profitability, even as Tesla maintains a robust market share in the electric vehicle sector.

Wood has long been one of Tesla's most prominent bulls, so continued selling could signal either profit-taking or genuine concerns about near-term headwinds. Either way, it's a meaningful shift in positioning.

Scaling Back on Palantir

Ark also trimmed its Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) holdings, selling 47,309 shares through ARKQ and ARKW. With Palantir's stock closing at $193.98, the trade totaled approximately $9.2 million.

This sale comes despite bullish analyst commentary from BofA Securities. Mariana Perez Mora at BofA remains optimistic about Palantir's growth prospects, pointing to AI adoption momentum and strength in the U.S. commercial business. BofA highlighted Palantir's strengthening backlog, shorter contract durations that allow for faster revenue recognition, and customers expanding their use across the platform. The firm also noted a recent two-year $448 million government order aligned with U.S. reindustrialization priorities, suggesting operating leverage could drive margin expansion as enterprise AI adoption accelerates.

So why is Ark selling? Perhaps valuation concerns, or maybe Wood is simply rotating capital toward opportunities she finds more compelling.

Shopify Gets the Boot Too

Ark sold 33,164 shares of Shopify Inc. (SHOP) through the ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and ARKW. With Shopify closing at $169.67, the transaction was valued at approximately $5.6 million.

The timing here is interesting because Shopify just unveiled its Winter 2026 Edition earlier this month, showcasing expanded capabilities across artificial intelligence, checkout, marketing, and merchant tools with a strong focus on agentic commerce. JPMorgan said the updates reinforced confidence in Shopify's long-term growth, citing deeper integration of its Sidekick AI assistant and new proactive features designed to help small and midsize merchants scale efficiently.

Again, positive company developments but Ark is heading for the exits anyway. Pattern recognition suggests capital reallocation rather than fundamental concerns.

The Robotaxi Bet

Now here's where things get interesting. While Ark was selling Tesla, it was buying WeRide Inc. (WRD), scooping up 520,697 shares through ARKQ. The stock closed at $8.97, making this acquisition worth approximately $4.7 million.

WeRide is making real progress in the autonomous vehicle space. Earlier this month, the company launched public robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai via the Uber app, starting in the Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah districts. This marks a significant step toward a fully driverless rollout planned for early 2026. The trial followed months of joint testing and currently operates with an onboard vehicle specialist, supporting Dubai's ambitious goal of reaching 25% autonomous journeys by 2030.

So Wood is rotating out of the established EV giant and into a pure-play autonomous vehicle operator with real-world deployments underway. That's a pretty clear thesis statement about where she thinks the next wave of value creation happens.

Other Notable Moves

Ark made several other trades worth noting:

  • CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP): Bought 78,793 shares across ARKG and ARKK.
  • Intellia Therapeutics Inc. (NTLA): Acquired 187,880 shares via ARKG and ARKK.
  • Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB): Sold 232,425 shares through ARKQ and ARKX.
  • Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (PACB): Purchased 798,771 shares across ARKG and ARKK.
  • Twist Bioscience Corp. (TWST): Bought 24,488 shares through ARKG and ARKK.

The gene editing and biotech buys suggest Wood continues to see long-term value in the genomics revolution, while the Rocket Lab sale indicates some profit-taking after the space stock's strong run.

For context, market data shows Tesla has Momentum in the 79th percentile compared to other EV players including competitors like Rivian. Despite the sales, Tesla remains a significant holding across Ark's portfolios, just at reduced levels as Wood continues refining her bets on the future of transportation and technology.

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Cathie Wood Offloads $30M in Tesla Stock While Betting Big on Robotaxi Startup

MarketDash Editorial Team
14 hours ago
Ark Invest made waves Monday with major portfolio moves, dumping Tesla and Palantir shares while scooping up WeRide stock. The trades signal strategic shifts as Wood navigates profitability concerns and autonomous vehicle opportunities.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest made some serious portfolio adjustments on Monday, and the moves tell an interesting story about where the firm sees opportunity and risk right now. The headline grabber is another substantial Tesla sale, but the real intrigue might be in what Ark bought instead.

Another Big Tesla Exit

Ark sold 60,715 shares of Tesla Inc. (TSLA) across three of its flagship funds: the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW). With Tesla closing at $488.73 on Monday, the total transaction value hit approximately $29.7 million.

This isn't an isolated move. Just last week, Ark dumped $11 million worth of Tesla stock, suggesting a deliberate reduction rather than routine portfolio rebalancing. The timing is noteworthy given recent chatter about the Elon Musk-led company's financial trajectory. Investment firm Gerber Kawasaki has publicly raised concerns about potential challenges in achieving GAAP profitability, even as Tesla maintains a robust market share in the electric vehicle sector.

Wood has long been one of Tesla's most prominent bulls, so continued selling could signal either profit-taking or genuine concerns about near-term headwinds. Either way, it's a meaningful shift in positioning.

Scaling Back on Palantir

Ark also trimmed its Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) holdings, selling 47,309 shares through ARKQ and ARKW. With Palantir's stock closing at $193.98, the trade totaled approximately $9.2 million.

This sale comes despite bullish analyst commentary from BofA Securities. Mariana Perez Mora at BofA remains optimistic about Palantir's growth prospects, pointing to AI adoption momentum and strength in the U.S. commercial business. BofA highlighted Palantir's strengthening backlog, shorter contract durations that allow for faster revenue recognition, and customers expanding their use across the platform. The firm also noted a recent two-year $448 million government order aligned with U.S. reindustrialization priorities, suggesting operating leverage could drive margin expansion as enterprise AI adoption accelerates.

So why is Ark selling? Perhaps valuation concerns, or maybe Wood is simply rotating capital toward opportunities she finds more compelling.

Shopify Gets the Boot Too

Ark sold 33,164 shares of Shopify Inc. (SHOP) through the ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and ARKW. With Shopify closing at $169.67, the transaction was valued at approximately $5.6 million.

The timing here is interesting because Shopify just unveiled its Winter 2026 Edition earlier this month, showcasing expanded capabilities across artificial intelligence, checkout, marketing, and merchant tools with a strong focus on agentic commerce. JPMorgan said the updates reinforced confidence in Shopify's long-term growth, citing deeper integration of its Sidekick AI assistant and new proactive features designed to help small and midsize merchants scale efficiently.

Again, positive company developments but Ark is heading for the exits anyway. Pattern recognition suggests capital reallocation rather than fundamental concerns.

The Robotaxi Bet

Now here's where things get interesting. While Ark was selling Tesla, it was buying WeRide Inc. (WRD), scooping up 520,697 shares through ARKQ. The stock closed at $8.97, making this acquisition worth approximately $4.7 million.

WeRide is making real progress in the autonomous vehicle space. Earlier this month, the company launched public robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai via the Uber app, starting in the Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah districts. This marks a significant step toward a fully driverless rollout planned for early 2026. The trial followed months of joint testing and currently operates with an onboard vehicle specialist, supporting Dubai's ambitious goal of reaching 25% autonomous journeys by 2030.

So Wood is rotating out of the established EV giant and into a pure-play autonomous vehicle operator with real-world deployments underway. That's a pretty clear thesis statement about where she thinks the next wave of value creation happens.

Other Notable Moves

Ark made several other trades worth noting:

  • CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP): Bought 78,793 shares across ARKG and ARKK.
  • Intellia Therapeutics Inc. (NTLA): Acquired 187,880 shares via ARKG and ARKK.
  • Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB): Sold 232,425 shares through ARKQ and ARKX.
  • Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (PACB): Purchased 798,771 shares across ARKG and ARKK.
  • Twist Bioscience Corp. (TWST): Bought 24,488 shares through ARKG and ARKK.

The gene editing and biotech buys suggest Wood continues to see long-term value in the genomics revolution, while the Rocket Lab sale indicates some profit-taking after the space stock's strong run.

For context, market data shows Tesla has Momentum in the 79th percentile compared to other EV players including competitors like Rivian. Despite the sales, Tesla remains a significant holding across Ark's portfolios, just at reduced levels as Wood continues refining her bets on the future of transportation and technology.