{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ARK Invest Big Ideas 2024 Report -  AI, Robotics, Sequencing, Energy &amp; Blockchain - AZ TRT S05 EP16 (231) 4-21-2024","description":"ARK Invest Big Ideas 2024 Report - AI, Robotics, Sequencing, Energy &amp;amp; Blockchain  AZ TRT&amp;nbsp;S05 EP16 (231) 4-21-2024&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  What We Learned This Week:  ARK Invest Big Ideas Report 2024 by Cathie Wood &amp;amp; Team Topics: AI, Robotics, Sequencing, Energy, &amp;amp; Blockchain Impact on technology, economy, &amp;amp; people\u2019s lives Disruptive Innovation will be the driving force in society   &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  Topics: AI, Robotics, Sequencing, Energy, &amp;amp; Blockchain  &amp;nbsp;  From ARK Invest Website: The Big Ideas report is a comprehensive study of disruptive technologies, with more than 160 pages of analysis. To learn more about the research, you can visit&amp;nbsp;here.  &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/ark-invest.com\/big-ideas-2024   BIG IDEAS 2024   &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; Technological Convergence:   Catalyzed by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, the global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase from 16% of the total[1] to more than 60% by 2030. As a result, the annualized equity return associated with disruptive innovation could exceed 40% during the next seven years, increasing its market capitalization from ~$19 trillion today to roughly $220 trillion by 2030.  60% The Global Equity Market Value Associated With Disruptive Innovation Could Increase To 60% By 2030 Artificial Intelligence:&amp;nbsp;Scaling Global Intelligence And Redefining Work   The convergence of hardware and software could drive AI training costs down by 75% at an annual rate through 2030.  75% AI Training Costs Should Continue To Fall 75% Per Year Bitcoin Allocation:&amp;nbsp;Growing The Role Of Bitcoin In Investment Portfolios   During the last seven years, bitcoin\u2019s annualized return has averaged ~44%, while that of other major assets has averaged 5.7%.  44% During The Last Seven Years, Bitcoin\u2019s Annualized Return Has Averaged ~44%. Bitcoin In 2023:&amp;nbsp;Demonstrating Resilience And Recovery After Challenges In 2022   In 2023, bitcoin\u2019s price surged 155%, reaching $827 billion in market cap.  $827B Bitcoin Reached $827 Billion In Market Cap In 2023 Smart Contracts:&amp;nbsp;Powering The Internet-Native Financial System   If financial assets were to migrate to blockchain infrastructure at a rate similar to the adoption of the internet, and the take rates associated with decentralized financial services were a third those of traditional financial services, smart contracts could generate annual fees of more than $450 billion.  $450B Smart Contract Networks Could Generate Fees Of $450 Billion In 2030 Digital Consumers:&amp;nbsp;Transitioning Toward Digital Leisure   According to ARK\u2019s research, spending on digital leisure should take share from physical options and grow 19% at an annual rate during the next seven years, from $7 trillion in 2023 to $23 trillion in 2030.  $23T Spending On Digital Leisure Could Reach $23 Trillion In 2030 Digital Wallets:&amp;nbsp;Closing The Loop With Two-Sided Networks   According to ARK\u2019s research, closed loop consumer payments, merchant banking, and employee payroll\/payments will increase select vertical software platforms' revenues by 22-33% at an annual rate during the next seven years, from $7 billion in 2023 to $27-$50 billion in 2030.[2]  $27B+ Digital Wallets Could Grow Select Vertical Software Platforms' Revenues to $27-$50 Billion In 2030 Precision Therapies:&amp;nbsp;Curing Disease More Efficiently And Less Expensively   Based on ARK's research, the enterprise value of companies focused on precision therapies could appreciate 28% at an annual rate during the next seven years, from ~$820 billion in 2023 to ~$4.5 trillion by 2030.  $4.5T The Enterprise Value Of Companies Focused On Precision Therapies Could Reach $4.5 Trillion By 2030 Multiomic Tools &amp;amp; Technology:&amp;nbsp;Translating Biological Insights Into Economic Value   According to ARK\u2019s research, multiomic tools and technology could reduce research and development (R&amp;amp;D) spending per drug by more than 25%.  25% R&amp;amp;D Spending Could Decline By More Than 25% Thanks To Multiomic Tools And Technology Electric Vehicles:&amp;nbsp;Lower Battery Costs Powering EV Adoption   ARK forecasts that electric vehicle sales will scale 33% at an annual rate during the next seven years, from roughly 10 million in 2023 to 74 million in 2030.  74M EV Sales Could Reach 74 Million In 2030 Robotics:&amp;nbsp;Generalizing Automation Thanks To The Convergence Of AI Software And Hardware   As hardware and software costs decline according to Wright\u2019s Law, AI should continue to improve productivity and create a new market opportunity for generalizable robotics that, at scale, exceeds $24 trillion in revenue annually.  $24T Generalizable Robotics Represent A $24+ Trillion Global Revenue Opportunity Robotaxis:&amp;nbsp;Transforming Urban Transit Safely And Affordably   According to ARK\u2019s research, robotaxi platforms could redefine personal mobility and generate $28 trillion in enterprise value during the next five to ten years.  $28T Robotaxi Platforms Could Create $28 Trillion In Enterprise Value In 2030 Autonomous Logistics:&amp;nbsp;Reducing Costs And Reshaping Supply Chains   According to ARK\u2019s research, autonomous delivery revenues could scale from essentially nil today to $900 billion in 2030.  $900B Global Autonomous Delivery Revenue Could Reach $900 Billion by 2030 Reusable Rockets:&amp;nbsp;Opening Outer Space For Business   According to ARK\u2019s research, satellite connectivity revenues could reach $130 billion in 2030, still just a fraction of the roughly $2 trillion in telecommunications revenue.  $130B Satellite Connectivity Revenues Could Exceed $130 Billion Per Year In 2030 3D Printing:&amp;nbsp;Reshaping Manufacturing   According to ARK\u2019s research, 3D printing revenues could scale ~40% at an annual rate during the next seven years, from ~$18 billion today to ~$180 billion in 2030.  $180B 3D Printing Revenues Could Grow ~40% At An Annual Rate To $180 Billion By 2030  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  Article - Report Summary:  &amp;nbsp; ARK Invest 2024 Big Ideas The&amp;nbsp;ARK Big Ideas 2024&amp;nbsp;report is titled 'Disrupting the Norm, Defining the Future' and it highlights 15 big ideas, which are:&amp;nbsp;   Technological Convergence&amp;nbsp;- The global equity market value associated with disruptive innovation could increase to 60% by 2030.  Artificial Intelligence&amp;nbsp;- Scaling global intelligence and redefining work: AI training costs should continue to fall 75% per year.  Smart Contracts&amp;nbsp;- Powering the internet-native financial system, smart contract networks could generate fees of $450bn in 2030.  Digital Wallets&amp;nbsp;- Digital wallets could grow select vertical software platforms' revenues to $27-$50bn in 2030.  Robotics&amp;nbsp;- Generalizing automation, thanks to the convergence of AI software and hardware. Generalizable robotics represent a $24 trillion-plus global revenue opportunity.  Digital Consumers&amp;nbsp;- Transitioning toward digital leisure, where spending could teach $23 trillion in 2030.  Electric Vehicles&amp;nbsp;- Lower battery costs powering adoption mean EV sales could reach 74 million in 2030.  Robotaxis&amp;nbsp;- Robotaxi platforms could create $28 trillion in enterprise value in 2030.  Multiomic Tools &amp;amp; Technology&amp;nbsp;- Translating biological insights into economic value: R&amp;amp;D spending could decline by more than 25%, thanks to multiomic tools and technology.  Reusable Rockets&amp;nbsp;- Satellite connectivity revenues could exceed $130bn per year in 2030.  Autonomous Logistics&amp;nbsp;- Global autonomous delivery revenue could reach $900bn by 2030.  Bitcoin Allocation&amp;nbsp;- Growing the role of bitcoin in investment portfolios. During the last seven years, bitcoin's annualized return has averaged around 44%.  Bitcoin in 2023&amp;nbsp;- After challenges in 2022, bitcoin's price surged 155% last year, reaching $827 billion in market cap.  Precision Therapies&amp;nbsp;- Curing disease more efficiently and less expensively. The enterprise value of companies focused on precision therapies could reach $4.5 trillion by 2030.  3D Printing&amp;nbsp;- Revenues could grow 40% at an annual rate to $180bn by 2030.   &amp;nbsp;  Summary Source:   https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/15-big-ideas-that-will-revolutionize-industries-and-economies-led-by-ai\/   15 big ideas that will revolutionize industries and economies, led by AI These innovations will change business during the next decade and beyond, according to ARK Invest, and AI will play a significant role.  &amp;nbsp;  Written by&amp;nbsp;Vala Afshar,&amp;nbsp;Contributing Writer&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 2\/2024  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Alternate Summary Article:   https:\/\/www.cmcmarkets.com\/en\/opto\/ark-invests-big-ideas-for-2024-key-takeaways   Digest:   ARK Invest\u2019s Big Ideas for 2024 - Key Takeaways   &amp;nbsp;   By  OPTO&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 23 Feb 2024  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  ARK Invest Performance \u2013 past ARK v NASDAQ  https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/ARKK\/performance\/    2023&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 67.64%&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 21.37%   2022&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; -66.97%&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; -27.79%   2021&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; -23.38%&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 13.05%   2020&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 152.82%&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 39.26%   2019&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 35.58%&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 32.52%   &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;   Tech Topic:   https:\/\/brt-show.libsyn.com\/category\/Tech-Startup-VC-Cybersecurity-Energy-Science  &amp;nbsp;  Best of Tech:  https:\/\/brt-show.libsyn.com\/size\/5\/?search=best+of+tech  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Investing Topic:  https:\/\/brt-show.libsyn.com\/category\/Investing-Stocks-Bonds-Retirement  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \u2018Best Of\u2019 Topic:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/brt-show.libsyn.com\/category\/Best+of+BRT  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  Thanks for Listening. 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