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XBIvsARKGETF Comparison

ETF 1
XBI

State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

This fund is part of
US Health Care
-0.8%
VS
ETF 2
ARKG

ARK Genomic Revolution ETF

This fund is part of
BioTech & Genomics
-1.72%

State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) belongs to the US Health Care segment. ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) is part of the BioTech & Genomics segment. XBI's top 3 sector exposures are Healthcare and Finance. In contrast, ARKG's top sector exposures are Healthcare  XBI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.75% for ARKG. XBI is up 24.76% year-to-date (YTD) with +$510M in YTD flows. ARKG performs better with 33.13% YTD performance, and +$47M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XBI 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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XBI vs ARKG performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/22/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XBI
ARKG
+4.20%+6.70%
+10.82%+25.67%
+24.76%+33.13%
+76.10%+49.93%
+83.33%+7.11%
+19.73%-54.57%
Flows
XBI
ARKG
+$459M+$94M
+$279M+$126M
+$510M+$47M
+$1.45B+$65M
-$425M-$542M
+$1.59B-$2.57B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XBI
ARKG
+30.98%+45.28%
+26.78%+42.67%
+27.91%+43.44%
+32.90%+45.98%
Max drawdown
XBI
ARKG
-8.13%-12.10%
-9.66%-27.52%
-32.94%-51.67%
-54.07%-79.29%
Max drawdown duration
XBI
ARKG
13d16d
76d126d
331d1058d
1685d1812d
Trading data

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XBI
ARKG
Last sale
7/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
$152.23
$38.81
Previous close
07/22/2026
$152.11
$38.85
Consolidated volume
07/22/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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ARKG
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Worst
Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 7/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XBI
ARKG
Last price
$152.23
$38.81
1D performance
+0.08%
-0.10%
AuM$10.24 B$1.58 B
E/R0.35%0.75%
Characteristics
XBI
ARKG
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementArk Investment
BenchmarkS&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index-
N° of holdings15031
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 31, 2006April 2, 2019
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XBI
USA
95.06%
Other
4.94%
ARKG
USA
86.99%
Other
13.01%

Sectors

XBI
Healthcare
99.03%
Other
0.97%
ARKG
Healthcare
96.93%
Other
3.07%
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Diversification

XBI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.19%
ARKG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.95%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
XBI
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc.
1.48%
Moderna, Inc.
1.41%
Twist Bioscience Corp.
1.40%
Oruka Therapeutics, Inc.
1.37%
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.
1.35%
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
1.30%
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.
1.29%
Erasca, Inc.
1.27%
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
1.20%
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.20%
CG Oncology, Inc.
1.20%
SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc.
1.19%
Vaxcyte, Inc.
1.18%
Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.
1.18%
Cytokinetics, Inc.
1.17%
ARKG
Twist Bioscience Corp.
9.15%
Tempus AI, Inc.
7.64%
Absci Corp.
7.01%
10X Genomics, Inc.
7.00%
CRISPR Therapeutics AG
6.56%
Personalis, Inc.
6.19%
Beam Therapeutics, Inc.
4.34%
Guardant Health, Inc.
4.28%
Natera, Inc.
4.11%
Illumina, Inc.
3.98%
Veracyte, Inc.
3.24%
CareDx, Inc.
3.08%
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2.85%
Eli Lilly & Co.
2.81%
Compass Pathways Plc
2.70%
Frequently asked questions about XBI and ARKG

How have the XBI and ARKG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 22, 2026, XBI is up 24.76% year-to-date (YTD), while ARKG has returned 33.13%. That puts ARKG better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the XBI ETF saw +$510M in flows, compared to +$47M for ARKG.

Which ETF is more volatile: XBI or ARKG?

Over the past year, XBI had a volatility of 26.78%, while ARKG experienced 42.67%.

Which ETF is bigger: XBI or ARKG?

As of July 22, 2026, XBI holds $10.24 B in assets under management (AUM), while ARKG manages $1.58 B.

What sectors do the XBI and ARKG ETFs invest in?

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

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

XBI top holdings include Apogee Therapeutics, Inc., Moderna, Inc. and Twist Bioscience Corp.. ARKG holds in its top three: Twist Bioscience Corp., Tempus AI, Inc. and Absci Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: XBI or ARKG?

XBI holds 153 securities with 19.19% of its assets in the top 15. ARKG has 31 securities and a top 15 weight of 74.95%.

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