Key Highlights
- Meta Platforms saw 76,622 shares liquidated for approximately $45.6M following jury verdict finding the company liable in youth addiction and child exploitation cases
- Nvidia experienced a reduction of 155,441 shares worth roughly $27.8M during a period of AI valuation scrutiny and developer criticism
- Semiconductor holdings including AMD, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Broadcom faced reductions amid component supply constraints and price increases
- Additional divestments included positions in Roku, Block, Deere, Archer Aviation, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals
- Tempus AI received the sole significant acquisition with 60,973 shares purchased for approximately $2.85M, extending ARK’s accumulation strategy
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest executed substantial portfolio adjustments on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The firm’s daily fund disclosures revealed approximately $84 million in divestments concentrated among prominent technology and semiconductor companies.
Meta Platforms represented the most substantial divestment of the trading session. ARK liquidated 76,622 shares distributed across three investment vehicles — the ARK Innovation ETF, the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and the ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF — generating proceeds between $42 million and $45.6 million.
Meta’s share price declined almost 8% on March 26. A Los Angeles jury delivered a verdict holding Meta and Google accountable for contributing to youth social media addiction, determining the corporations neglected child protection obligations while possessing knowledge of associated dangers.
The litigation proceedings spanned one month. Potential financial penalties in the case surpass $1.4 billion. Meta received an additional judgment requiring $375 million payment in a distinct child exploitation case in New Mexico for breaching the state’s child safety regulations.
ARK simultaneously divested between 154,441 and 155,441 shares of Nvidia, generating proceeds ranging from $26.4 million to $27.8 million. Nvidia’s share performance has faced challenges throughout 2026 despite delivering robust earnings, conducting a successful GTC 2026 conference, and forecasting AI revenue potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2027.
Two video game developers launched a public campaign advocating for an Nvidia boycott regarding its DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology. New Blood CEO Dave Oshry alongside developer David Szymanski characterized the feature as an “AI slop filter” compromising the artistic integrity of video games.
Semiconductor Portfolio Reductions Span Multiple Holdings
ARK decreased exposure across various chip-sector investments during the same trading session. The fund liquidated 38,245 shares of Advanced Micro Devices, generating approximately $7.8 million. AMD stock experienced a 7.5% decline that day.
ARK additionally sold 15,696 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, yielding roughly $5.1 million. Taiwan Semiconductor’s manufacturing capacity remains fully allocated through 2026, indicating persistent supply limitations at the global leader in chip fabrication.
Broadcom holdings also faced reduction, with 8,648 shares divested for approximately $2.7 million. Industry insiders from Nvidia and Broadcom have identified supply shortages extending beyond semiconductor chips to encompass components such as lasers and circuit boards.
Additional divestments during the session encompassed Roku, Block, Deere, Archer Aviation, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals.
Tempus AI Emerges as Singular Major Acquisition
Amid widespread selling activity, ARK executed one notable purchase. The investment firm acquired 60,973 shares of Tempus AI for approximately $2.85 million.
This transaction aligns with a developing trend. ARK has been systematically expanding its stake in the healthcare technology enterprise across multiple trading sessions.
Tempus AI’s share price decreased 2.63% on the day ARK expanded its holdings. ARK’s aggregate capital outflow during the session substantially exceeded its solitary acquisition, demonstrating a comprehensive strategy to reduce large-capitalization technology exposure.
