DUTYvsARKXETF Comparison
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DUTY
U.S. Defense ETF
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U.S. Defense ETF (DUTY) belongs to the segment. ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) is part of the Multiple Trends segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials and Information Technology. DUTY is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.76% for ARKX. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DUTY and ARKX 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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DUTY vs ARKX performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/05/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DUTY ARKX | +11.55%+5.55% | n/a+8.52% | n/a+13.69% | n/a+61.99% | n/a+140.95% | n/a+64.57% |
| Flows | DUTY ARKX | +$1M+$96M | -+$232M | -+$409M | -+$522M | -+$439M | -+$246M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | DUTY ARKX | n/a+35.89% | n/a+32.05% | n/a+27.28% | n/a+26.78% |
| Max drawdown | DUTY ARKX | n/a-12.61% | n/a-20.35% | n/a-25.02% | n/a-43.56% |
| Max drawdown duration | DUTY ARKX | n/a27d | n/a114d | n/a130d | n/a1238d |
Trading data
DUTY | ARKX | |
Last sale 6/5/2026 at 1:30 PM | $26.06 | $34.04 |
| Previous close 06/04/2026 | $26.86 | $36.36 |
| Consolidated volume 06/04/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an indexDUTY | ARKX | |
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Main metrics
Last update 6/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
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DUTY | ARKX | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $26.06 | $34.04 |
| 1D performance | -2.98% | -6.38% |
| AuM | $2.08 M | $1.01 B |
| E/R | 0.45% | 0.76% |
Characteristics
DUTY | ARKX | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Tidal | Ark Investment |
| Benchmark | Solactive U.S. Defense Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 40 | 28 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 8, 2026 | March 30, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
DUTY
USA
97.13%
Other
2.87%
ARKX
USA
71.48%
Other
28.52%
Sectors
DUTY
Industrials
51.84%
Information Techn.
38.75%
Other
9.41%
ARKX
Industrials
45.78%
Information Techn.
22.22%
Consumer Discreti.
8.17%
Other
23.83%
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Diversification
DUTY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
75.31%
ARKX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
66.39%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
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%
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
3.73%
CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC
3.73%
FORTINET
3.35%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.21%
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC
2.90%
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
2.62%
ZSCALER INC
2.56%
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%
Frequently asked questions about DUTY and ARKX
Which ETF is bigger: DUTY or ARKX?
As of June 5, 2026, DUTY holds $2.08 M in assets under management (AUM), while ARKX manages $1.01 B.
What sectors do the DUTY and ARKX ETFs invest in?
DUTY leans toward sectors like Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, ARKX focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
What are the top holdings of the DUTY ETF and ARKX ETF?
DUTY top holdings include PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES and GENERAL DYNAMICS. ARKX holds in its top three: L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, TERADYNE and ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES.
Which ETF is more diversified: DUTY or ARKX?
DUTY holds 47 securities with 75.31% of its assets in the top 15. ARKX has 28 securities and a top 15 weight of 66.39%.
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