$ARKQ vs $VGT: Thematic Robotics Exposure Compared to Broad Tech Sector Holdings ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) is an actively managed thematic fund focused on disruptive innovation in autonomous technology and robotics, while Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) is a passively managed fund tracking the broad information technology sector. ARKQ maintains a concentrated portfolio of 30-50 holdings with higher expense ratio of 0.75%, whereas VGT offers broad diversification across approximately 320 holdings and a lower expense ratio of 0.09%.