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LFSCvsARKGETF Comparison

ETF 1
LFSC

F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF

This fund is part of
Life Sciences
+0.82%
Full LFSC fund page
VS
ETF 2
ARKG

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
-0.26%
Full ARKG fund page

F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF (LFSC) belongs to the Life Sciences segment. ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) is part of the BioTech & Genomics segment. LFSC's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care and Sovereign. In contrast, ARKG's top sector exposures are Health Care and Information Technology. LFSC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.79%, versus 0.75% for ARKG. LFSC is down -3.7% year-to-date (YTD) with +$7M in YTD flows. ARKG performs better with -1.38% YTD performance, and -$16M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LFSC 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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LFSC vs ARKG performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.0%Feb 9Feb 17Feb 24Mar 3Mar 10

Cumulative Flows

-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 M20 M40 MFeb 9Feb 17Feb 24Mar 3Mar 10

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
LFSC
ARKG
-2.09%-1.00%
-10.37%-6.62%
-3.70%-1.38%
+60.97%+31.18%
n/a+0.39%
n/a-67.04%
Flows
LFSC
ARKG
+$7M-$82M
+$8M-$67M
+$7M-$16M
+$18M-$207M
--$614M
--$2.74B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
LFSC
ARKG
+22.01%+38.80%
+28.67%+44.65%
n/a+42.34%
n/a+45.24%
Max drawdown
LFSC
ARKG
-13.02%-19.50%
-19.03%-23.94%
n/a-51.98%
n/a-80.33%
Max drawdown duration
LFSC
ARKG
90d46d
70d77d
n/a964d
n/a1820d
Trading data

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LFSC
ARKG
Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$34.80
$27.67
Previous close
03/10/2026
$35.21
$27.93
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
LFSC
ARKG
Last price
$34.80
$27.67
1D performance
-1.17%
-0.93%
AuM$95.79 M$1.14 B
E/R0.79%0.75%
Characteristics
LFSC
ARKG
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderEmerald GroupArk Investment
Benchmark--
N° of holdings3430
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 31, 2024April 2, 2019
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

LFSC
USA
88.44%
Other
11.56%
ARKG
USA
73.95%
Switzerland
8.01%
Other
18.04%

Sectors

LFSC
Health Care
86.26%
Other
13.74%
ARKG
Health Care
80.46%
Other
19.54%
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Diversification

LFSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

68.94%
ARKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.79%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
LFSC
COGENT BIOSCIENCES
9.06%
LIVANOVA
6.76%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
5.62%
MIRUM PHARMACEUTICALS INC
5.37%
TRANSMEDICS GROUP
5.18%
WAVE LFE SCIEN
4.81%
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS INC
4.77%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
3.92%
SAVARA INC
3.82%
ICU MEDICAL
3.60%
KALVISTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
3.59%
UTD THERAPEUT
3.56%
US00773J2024
3.44%
MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.86%
ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS
2.58%
ARKG
CRISPR THERAPEUTICS
8.01%
PERSONALIS INC
6.15%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
6.00%
10X GENOMICS INC
5.23%
BEAM THERAPEUTICS
4.81%
ILLUMINA
4.53%
NATERA
4.31%
RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS
4.01%
CAREDX INC/D
3.44%
VERACYTE INC/D
3.29%
ADAPTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGIES
3.13%
INTELLIA THERAPEUTICS INC
3.10%
ABSCI
2.83%
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.62%
SCHRODINGER
2.33%
Frequently asked questions about LFSC and ARKG

How have the LFSC and ARKG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 10, 2026, LFSC is down -3.7% year-to-date (YTD), while ARKG has lost -1.38%. That puts ARKG better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the LFSC ETF saw +$7M in flows, compared to -$16M for ARKG.

Which ETF is more volatile: LFSC or ARKG?

Over the past year, LFSC had a volatility of 28.67%, while ARKG experienced 44.65%.

Which ETF is bigger: LFSC or ARKG?

As of March 10, 2026, LFSC holds $95.79 M in assets under management (AUM), while ARKG manages $1.14 B.

What sectors do the LFSC and ARKG ETFs invest in?

LFSC leans toward sectors like Health Care. Meanwhile, ARKG focuses on Health Care.

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

LFSC top holdings include COGENT BIOSCIENCES, LIVANOVA and GUARDANT HEALTH INC. ARKG holds in its top three: CRISPR THERAPEUTICS, PERSONALIS INC and GUARDANT HEALTH INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: LFSC or ARKG?

LFSC holds 42 securities with 68.94% of its assets in the top 15. ARKG has 30 securities and a top 15 weight of 63.79%.

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