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3 Space ETFs to Pick Up Before SpaceX IPOSubmitted by Nathan Reiff. 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 approaches what could be the largest IPO in history, investors are looking to the skies. The excitement around Elon Musk's latest company to enter the public markets could lift share prices across the industry, even benefiting potential rivals. Investors unsure where to focus their exposure in the space sector 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) may be a strong, well-rounded option for investors seeking broad exposure to the space industry. The fund, with about $500 million in assets, 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 offers balanced exposure to two key sectors in the space industry—industrials and communications. Across roughly 50 holdings, no single stock dominates; the largest position is satellite-imagery firm Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), at about 6.3% of the portfolio. UFO leads the space-ETF pack in trading volume, making it one of the most liquid choices. Its expense ratio is somewhat higher than some alternatives at 0.75%. That liquidity and broad exposure have paid off during this year's rally: the fund is up about 40% year-to-date (YTD). "Final Frontiers" of Space and the Deep Sea With ROKTLess expensive and more narrowly focused 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. While not a pure-play space ETF, ROKT tilts heavily toward space companies; its largest holding, at 7.4%, is also PL. Like UFO, ROKT is passively managed and tracks an index. Uniquely, its underlying index uses artificial intelligence and quantitative weighting to balance the portfolio. Just over half of assets are allocated to aerospace and defense; the remainder includes research firms, oil-and-gas equipment suppliers, electronic component companies, and others. ROKT has returned about 35% YTD—slightly behind UFO. Its expense ratio of 0.45% is cheaper than many peers. However, ROKT has the smallest assets under management and the lowest average trading volume among these space funds, 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. It has a global focus, giving it access to a broader range of companies than the other funds (UFO targets developed markets, while ROKT includes only U.S.-listed names). ARKX manages more than $800 million and has a one-month average trading volume near 700,000, which may appeal to investors deterred by ROKT's low liquidity. In return for active management, its expense ratio is 0.75%, similar to UFO. The fund also has the narrowest portfolio—33 holdings—and leans fairly heavily 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 broader opportunity set, ARKX argues it can pick higher-quality names. Its holdings span companies directly involved in space—autonomous mobility, intelligent devices, and reusable rockets—and firms with cross-industry applications such as 3D printing, adaptive robotics, and neural-network advancements. ARKX has the lowest YTD return at about 15%. Over the past year, however, it has climbed roughly 90%—well ahead of the broader market, though still trailing the other two funds over that period. |
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