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BBPvsARKGETF Comparison

ETF 1
BBP

Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF

This fund is part of
Tomorrow's Treatments
-1.76%
VS
ETF 2
ARKG

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
-0.93%

Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF (BBP) belongs to the Tomorrow's Treatments segment. ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) is part of the BioTech & Genomics segment. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Healthcare. BBP is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.34%, versus 0.75% for ARKG. BBP is up 33.51% year-to-date (YTD) with +$50M in YTD flows. ARKG performs better with 60.61% YTD performance, and +$136M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BBP and ARKG 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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BBP vs ARKG performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/08/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BBP
ARKG
+5.27%+5.74%
+26.69%+41.47%
+33.51%+60.61%
+51.93%+84.14%
+101.25%+50.72%
+103.38%-43.73%
Flows
BBP
ARKG
+$5M+$110M
+$20M+$210M
+$50M+$136M
+$62M+$151M
+$68M-$431M
+$61M-$2.19B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BBP
ARKG
+25.82%+43.03%
+25.10%+44.26%
+24.71%+43.95%
+26.60%+46.35%
Max drawdown
BBP
ARKG
-9.34%-13.89%
-9.59%-27.52%
-25.54%-46.41%
-37.61%-78.11%
Max drawdown duration
BBP
ARKG
39d32d
48d126d
292d882d
586d1825d
Trading data

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BBP
ARKG
Last sale
9/9/2026 at 1:30 PM
$105.52
$46.31
Previous close
09/08/2026
$106.71
$46.85
Consolidated volume
09/08/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/9/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BBP
ARKG
Last price
$105.52
$46.31
1D performance
-1.12%
-1.15%
AuM$117.14 M$1.99 B
E/R0.34%0.75%
Characteristics
BBP
ARKG
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVIRTUS Investment PartnersArk Investment
BenchmarkLifeSci Biotechnology Products Index-
N° of holdings6631
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 16, 2014April 2, 2019
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BBP
USA
86.5%
Other
13.5%
ARKG
USA
88.43%
Other
11.57%

Sectors

BBP
Healthcare
98.2%
Other
1.8%
ARKG
Healthcare
97.99%
Other
2.01%

Diversification

BBP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.78%
ARKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.55%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
BBP
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
3.24%
Verastem, Inc.
1.98%
Nuvation Bio, Inc.
1.80%
Omeros Corp.
1.73%
Geron Corp.
1.72%
BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.
1.68%
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.67%
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.
1.65%
BeOne Medicines Ltd.
1.64%
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International Plc
1.63%
Precigen, Inc.
1.62%
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.
1.61%
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.60%
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
1.60%
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.60%
ARKG
10X Genomics, Inc.
9.41%
Twist Bioscience Corp.
7.74%
Tempus AI, Inc.
6.57%
CRISPR Therapeutics AG
6.30%
Personalis, Inc.
5.48%
Absci Corp.
5.15%
Guardant Health, Inc.
4.75%
Illumina, Inc.
4.75%
Eli Lilly & Co.
4.69%
CareDx, Inc.
4.31%
Natera, Inc.
4.14%
Beam Therapeutics, Inc.
3.78%
Compass Pathways Plc
3.26%
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2.63%
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.
2.58%
Frequently asked questions about BBP and ARKG

How have the BBP and ARKG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 8, 2026, BBP is up 33.51% year-to-date (YTD), while ARKG has returned 60.61%. That puts ARKG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BBP or ARKG?

Year-to-date, the BBP ETF saw +$50M in flows, compared to +$136M for ARKG.

Which ETF is more volatile: BBP or ARKG?

Over the past year, BBP had a volatility of 25.1%, while ARKG experienced 44.26%.

Which ETF is bigger: BBP or ARKG?

As of September 8, 2026, BBP holds $117.14 M in assets under management (AUM), while ARKG manages $1.99 B.

What sectors do the BBP and ARKG ETFs invest in?

BBP leans toward sectors like Healthcare. Meanwhile, ARKG focuses on Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the BBP ETF and ARKG ETF?

BBP top holdings include Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Verastem, Inc. and Nuvation Bio, Inc.. ARKG holds in its top three: 10X Genomics, Inc., Twist Bioscience Corp. and Tempus AI, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: BBP or ARKG?

BBP holds 66 securities with 26.78% of its assets in the top 15. ARKG has 31 securities and a top 15 weight of 75.55%.

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