ARKXvsDUTYETF Comparison
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ETF 2
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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, Technology and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. In contrast, DUTY's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Business Services. 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 07/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ARKX DUTY | -10.75%-0.36% | -6.94%+7.25% | -1.30%n/a | +14.37%n/a | +89.95%n/a | +43.99%n/a |
| Flows | ARKX DUTY | -$47M+$804K | -$37M+$2M | +$275M- | +$352M- | +$310M- | +$126M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ARKX DUTY | +36.52%+26.29% | +32.77%n/a | +27.95%n/a | +27.27%n/a |
| Max drawdown | ARKX DUTY | -21.57%-13.20% | -21.57%n/a | -25.02%n/a | -43.56%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | ARKX DUTY | 62d58d | 62dn/a | 130dn/a | 1238dn/a |
Trading data
ARKX | DUTY | |
Last sale 7/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $30.35 | $25.07 |
| Previous close 07/29/2026 | $29.52 | $25.04 |
| Consolidated volume 07/29/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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ARKX | DUTY | |
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| Last price | $30.35 | $25.07 |
| 1D performance | +2.81% | +0.12% |
| AuM | $764.51 M | $2.75 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 | 33 | 48 |
| 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
78.96%
Other
21.04%
DUTY
USA
95.82%
Other
4.18%
Sectors
ARKX
Industrials
50.29%
Technology
24.69%
Other
25.01%
DUTY
Industrials
57.01%
Technology
33.92%
Business Services
8.4%
Other
0.67%
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Diversification
ARKX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
70.93%
DUTY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
74.86%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
ARKX
US84615Q1031
8.81%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
6.50%
Rocket Lab Corp.
6.44%
Deere & Co.
6.08%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.95%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
5.44%
Teradyne, Inc.
4.79%
AeroVironment, Inc.
4.29%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.87%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.85%
Iridium Communications, Inc.
3.84%
NVIDIA Corp.
2.90%
Archer Aviation, Inc.
2.77%
Trimble, Inc.
2.71%
Komatsu Ltd.
2.71%
DUTY
General Dynamics Corp.
7.76%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
7.65%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
7.18%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
6.80%
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
6.06%
Fortinet, Inc.
5.07%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
4.87%
Rocket Lab Corp.
4.66%
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.
4.47%
Okta, Inc.
4.41%
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.
4.26%
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
3.16%
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
3.00%
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
2.84%
Moog, Inc.
2.67%
Frequently asked questions about ARKX and DUTY
Which ETF is bigger: ARKX or DUTY?
As of July 29, 2026, ARKX holds $764.51 M in assets under management (AUM), while DUTY manages $2.75 M.
What sectors do the ARKX and DUTY ETFs invest in?
ARKX leans toward sectors like Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, DUTY focuses on Industrials, Technology and Business Services.
What are the top holdings of the ARKX ETF and DUTY ETF?
ARKX top holdings include US84615Q1031, L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and Rocket Lab Corp.. DUTY holds in its top three: General Dynamics Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp. and L3Harris Technologies, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: ARKX or DUTY?
ARKX holds 36 securities with 70.93% of its assets in the top 15. DUTY has 48 securities and a top 15 weight of 74.86%.
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