Key HighlightsARK Invest acquired 96,935 shares of Tesla totaling approximately $41.2 million distributed across three exchange-traded fundsThe significant Tesla investment followed the electric vehicle manufacturer’s impressive Q2 delivery figures of 480,126 units, exceeding market expectationsARK added 91,353 shares of cryptocurrency exchange platform Bullish, valued at approximately $2.3 millionThe firm divested 180,228 Roku shares valued at roughly $25.3 million, extending a recent pattern of position reductionOther divestments included positions in Twist Bioscience, Strata Critical Medical, and Iridium CommunicationsOn Thursday, July 2nd, Cathie Wood’s investment management firm ARK Invest executed a series of substantial portfolio adjustments before the Independence Day holiday weekend.The most significant transaction involved Tesla shares. ARK accumulated 96,935 shares valued at approximately $41.2 million, distributed among the ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and ARK Space Exploration and Innovation ETF.Tesla, Inc., TSLAThe strategic timing aligned with Tesla’s recent quarterly performance announcement. The electric vehicle giant had just unveiled second-quarter delivery figures that significantly exceeded Wall Street projections.Tesla’s Q2 Performance Exceeds Market ExpectationsTesla reported deliveries of 480,126 vehicles during the second quarter of 2026, substantially surpassing analyst consensus estimates of approximately 406,000 units. This impressive performance appears to have reinforced Wood’s conviction in expanding ARK’s exposure to the automaker.Additional positive momentum came from China. Tesla’s wholesale sales in China climbed for the eighth consecutive month in June, demonstrating sustained consumer demand in a strategically important market.Tesla maintains its position as ARK’s largest portfolio holding. Despite the stock experiencing roughly a 10% decline year-to-date, Wood’s continued accumulation signals confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.ARK Expands Positions in Bullish and SoFiARK also accumulated 91,353 shares of Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange platform operator, representing an investment of approximately $2.3 million. This purchase aligns with ARK’s ongoing strategy to build exposure to the digital asset infrastructure company across multiple funds.Wood’s firm added 54,838 shares of SoFi Technologies valued at roughly $1 million through the ARK Innovation ETF. This acquisition followed SoFi’s recent announcement of launching a small-business lending platform.Additional purchases included 52,452 shares of X-Energy, alongside minor position increases in Generate Biomedicines and Recursion Pharmaceuticals.Roku Experiences Largest Position ReductionAmong the sales, Roku represented the most substantial divestment. ARK liquidated 180,228 shares worth approximately $25.3 million across three exchange-traded funds. This transaction continues ARK’s recent pattern of systematically reducing its Roku exposure.ARK also divested 29,615 shares of Twist Bioscience valued at approximately $3 million, 274,932 shares of Strata Critical Medical worth roughly $1.5 million, and 21,842 shares of Iridium Communications totaling about $1.2 million.Additionally, ARK sold 100,430 shares of Absci Corp through its ARKG ETF, amounting to approximately $1.1 million, maintaining its recent trajectory of trimming this holding.These portfolio adjustments demonstrate Wood’s strategy of reallocating capital toward Tesla and high-growth technology companies while scaling back exposure to streaming entertainment and select biotechnology positions ahead of the extended holiday weekend.Tesla’s exceptional quarterly delivery performance served as the primary driver behind the day’s most substantial acquisition.The post ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood Pours $41M into Tesla (TSLA), Exits Roku Position Ahead of Holiday appeared first on Blockonomi.