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3 Space ETFs to Pick Up Before SpaceX IPOAuthor: Nathan Reiff. First Published: 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 to the skies. The enthusiasm surrounding Elon Musk's latest company to enter the public trading sphere could very well boost share prices industry-wide, even for potential rivals. Investors unsure where to focus their exposure in the space industry 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 employ niche strategies to target specific corners of the industry. Wide Access to Industrials and Telecom Companies in the Space Industry Via UFO
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The Procure Space ETF (NASDAQ: UFO) may be a strong, well-rounded option for investors seeking broad exposure to the space sector. The fund manages roughly $500 million in assets and invests 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 position dominates the portfolio; the largest allocation goes to satellite-imagery firm Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), at roughly 6.3%. Among the space ETFs on our list, UFO leads in trading volume, making it one of the more liquid options. In exchange, it has a somewhat higher expense ratio than some alternatives—the annual fee is 0.75%. That fee may be worthwhile during strong market runs: the fund has returned about 40% year-to-date (YTD). "Final Frontiers" of Space and the Deep Sea With ROKTA narrower and less expensive alternative to 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. While ROKT is not a pure-play space ETF, it is heavily weighted toward space-related companies. Its largest holding, at 7.4%, is also Planet Labs (PL). Like UFO, ROKT is passively managed and tracks an index. The underlying index, however, uses artificial intelligence and quantitative weighting to balance the portfolio. Just over half of the fund's assets are allocated to aerospace and defense firms, while the rest includes research companies, oil and gas equipment names, electronic component manufacturers, and more. 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. However, ROKT has the smallest assets under management and the lowest average trading volume among the funds discussed here, which may make it less suitable for very active investors or those concerned about liquidity. An Actively Managed Alternative With a Highly Focused PortfolioThe ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (BATS: ARKX) stands out as the only actively managed space ETF on this list. Its global mandate gives it a broader opportunity set for potential holdings than either UFO (which targets developed markets) or ROKT (which includes U.S.-listed names). ARKX manages over $800 million in assets and posts a solid one-month average trading volume close to 700,000, which may appeal to investors who find ROKT too small or lightly traded. In exchange for active management, the fund charges an expense ratio of 0.75%, similar to UFO. This fund also has the narrowest portfolio of the three, with just 33 holdings, and it leans relatively heavily on defense names such as L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LHX) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS). By selecting a smaller portfolio from a wider global universe of potential holdings, ARKX aims to concentrate on what it considers higher-quality names. Its holdings include firms directly involved in space activities—autonomous mobility and intelligent device companies, and reusable rocket developers—as well as firms with cross-industry applications, such as 3D-printing companies, adaptive robotics providers, and firms contributing to advances in neural networks. ARKX has had the lowest YTD return of the three, rising about 15% so far this year. Over the last 12 months, however, it has climbed roughly 90%, well ahead of the broader market, though still trailing the longer-term gains of the other funds discussed above. |
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