ARKXvsDUTYETF Comparison
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ETF 2
DUTY
U.S. Defense ETF
ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) belongs to the Multiple Trends segment. U.S. Defense ETF (DUTY) is part of the segment. ARKX's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, DUTY's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology ARKX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.76%, versus 0.45% for DUTY. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ARKX and DUTY below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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ARKX vs DUTY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ARKX DUTY | -1.73%+6.19% | +8.42%n/a | +14.48%n/a | +54.11%n/a | +134.39%n/a | +66.28%n/a |
| Flows | ARKX DUTY | +$125M+$1M | +$265M- | +$441M- | +$555M- | +$472M- | +$288M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ARKX DUTY | +37.57%n/a | +32.35%n/a | +27.48%n/a | +26.92%n/a |
| Max drawdown | ARKX DUTY | -13.27%n/a | -20.35%n/a | -25.02%n/a | -43.56%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | ARKX DUTY | 14dn/a | 114dn/a | 130dn/a | 1238dn/a |
Trading data
ARKX | DUTY | |
Last sale 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $34.45 | $26.25 |
| Previous close 06/11/2026 | $32.70 | $25.27 |
| Consolidated volume 06/11/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ARKX | DUTY | |
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| Last price | $34.45 | $26.25 |
| 1D performance | +5.35% | +3.86% |
| AuM | $1.05 B | $2.10 M |
| E/R | 0.76% | 0.45% |
Characteristics
ARKX | DUTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Ark Investment | Tidal |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive U.S. Defense Index |
| N° of holdings | 28 | 40 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 30, 2021 | April 8, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ARKX
USA
71.48%
Other
28.52%
DUTY
USA
97.13%
Other
2.87%
Sectors
ARKX
Industrials
45.78%
Information Techn.
22.22%
Consumer Discreti.
8.17%
Other
23.83%
DUTY
Industrials
51.84%
Information Techn.
38.75%
Other
9.41%
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Diversification
ARKX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
66.39%
DUTY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
75.31%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
ARKX
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
8.02%
TERADYNE
7.43%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
6.12%
DEERE
5.66%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
5.38%
AEROVIRONMENT
5.00%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.19%
ARCHER AVIATION
3.83%
TRIMBLE INC
3.70%
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS
3.44%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.24%
KOMATSU
3.01%
NVIDIA
2.57%
JOBY AVIATION
2.43%
TESLA
2.37%
DUTY
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
9.08%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
7.90%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
7.48%
LOCKHEED MARTIN
7.12%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
7.01%
US7731211089
5.52%
TELEDYNE TECH
4.83%
CURTISS WRIGHT
4.27%
CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC
3.73%
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
3.73%
FORTINET
3.35%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.21%
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC
2.90%
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
2.62%
ZSCALER INC
2.56%
Frequently asked questions about ARKX and DUTY
Which ETF is bigger: ARKX or DUTY?
As of June 11, 2026, ARKX holds $1.05 B in assets under management (AUM), while DUTY manages $2.10 M.
What sectors do the ARKX and DUTY ETFs invest in?
ARKX leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, DUTY focuses on Industrials and Information Technology.
What are the top holdings of the ARKX ETF and DUTY ETF?
ARKX top holdings include L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, TERADYNE and ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES. DUTY holds in its top three: PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES and GENERAL DYNAMICS.
Which ETF is more diversified: ARKX or DUTY?
ARKX holds 28 securities with 66.39% of its assets in the top 15. DUTY has 47 securities and a top 15 weight of 75.31%.
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