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Special Report
3 Space ETFs to Pick Up Before SpaceX IPOReported by Nathan Reiff. Publication Date: 4/19/2026. 
Key Points
- The anticipation of SpaceX's IPO—potentially the largest in history—has drawn investor interest toward space stocks more broadly.
- Three ETFs focused on the space industry in a variety of ways are UFO, ROKT, and ARKX.
- While ROKT includes some stocks outside of the space industry, the other funds are pure plays on baskets of dozens of space and related stocks.
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As SpaceX moves toward what may be the largest IPO in history, investors have turned their attention skyward. The enthusiasm surrounding Elon Musk's latest company to enter the public markets could lift share prices across the industry, including potential rivals. Investors unsure where to focus their exposure can simplify the process with a growing number of space-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These vehicles offer broad access to space-related stocks and often use niche strategies to target specific corners of the industry. Wide Access to Industrials and Telecomm Companies in the Space Industry Via UFO
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The Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ: UFO) is a well-rounded option for investors seeking broad exposure to the space sector. The fund invests its roughly $500 million in assets in companies that provide ground equipment for satellite systems, rocket and satellite operations and manufacturing, telecommunications and broadcasting, imagery, intelligence services, and more. UFO provides balanced exposure to two key sectors in the space industry—industrials and communications. Across about 50 holdings, no single stock dominates; the largest position is satellite imagery firm Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), at roughly 6.3% of the portfolio. Among the space ETFs on our list, UFO leads in trading volume, making it one of the more liquid options. However, it carries a somewhat higher expense ratio than some alternatives: the annual fee is 0.75%. That liquidity and broad exposure have paid off during the recent rally—the fund has returned about 40% year-to-date (YTD). "Final Frontiers" of Space and the Deep Sea With ROKTA less expensive and narrower fund than UFO, the SPDR Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (NYSEARCA: ROKT) targets roughly three dozen companies operating at the "final frontiers" of space and the deep sea. Although not a pure-play space ETF, ROKT leans heavily on space-related companies; its largest holding (7.4%) is also Planet Labs PBC. Like UFO, ROKT is passively managed and tracks an index. Uniquely, the underlying index uses artificial intelligence and quantitative weighting to balance the portfolio. Just over half of its assets are allocated to aerospace and defense companies, while the remainder includes research firms, oil and gas equipment names, electronic component makers, and others. ROKT has also had a strong start to the year, returning about 35% YTD. Its expense ratio of 0.45% is lower than many competitors, but ROKT has the lowest assets under management and the smallest average trading volume of the funds here, which may make it less suitable for active traders or investors concerned about liquidity. An Actively Managed Alternative With a Highly Focused PortfolioThe ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (BATS: ARKX) is the only actively managed space ETF on this list. With a global mandate, it can draw from a broader universe of companies than UFO (which targets developed markets) or ROKT (which includes U.S.-listed names only). ARKX manages over $800 million and has a one-month average daily trading volume close to 700,000, which may appeal to investors who find ROKT too small or lightly traded. In return for active management, the fund charges an expense ratio of 0.75%, similar to UFO. This fund has the narrowest portfolio of the three, with just 33 holdings, and it leans on a handful of defense companies, including L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LHX) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS). By selecting a smaller portfolio from a larger pool of potential holdings, ARKX aims to concentrate on higher-conviction names. Its holdings include firms directly tied to the space industry—autonomous mobility providers, intelligent-device manufacturers, and reusable-rocket developers—alongside companies with dual uses, such as 3D printing, adaptive robotics, and advanced neural-network technology firms. ARKX has the lowest YTD return of the three, up about 15% this year. Over the past year, however, it has climbed roughly 90%, well ahead of the broader market, though it still trails the other two funds over that same longer timeframe. |
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