After several bruising years of underperformance that tested even her most loyal followers, Cathie Wood delivered a long-awaited comeback in 2025. Her flagship ARK funds posted strong gains, decisively outperforming major U.S. benchmarks. The turnaround came as disruptive technology themes—from artificial intelligence (AI) to robotics—regained momentum, playing directly into ARK’s core investment philosophy.
Still, even amid this resurgence, controversy continues to surround her portfolio, especially when it comes to Tesla (TSLA). While Wood has trimmed her Tesla position multiple times in recent weeks, the stock remains the largest holding across her core ARK funds. The apparent contradiction has sparked renewed questions: Is Wood losing confidence in her most famous bet, or is this simply disciplined portfolio management? Let’s take a closer look!
