ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

ARKX

Market cap $407M

Overview Fund Activity

26.29 USD

+0.30

1.15%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

26.25

-0.04

0.15%

1 day

1.15%

5 days

1.74%

1 month

-2.45%

3 months

19.07%

6 months

45.33%

Year to date

35.31%

1 year

74.68%

5 years

29.51%

10 years

29.51%

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

109% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 11

91% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 21 | Existing positions reduced: 11

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $18M [Q1] → $22.4M (+$4.4M) [Q2]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 72 [Q1] → 81 (+9) [Q2]

0.35% less ownership

Funds ownership: 6.99% [Q1] → 6.64% (-0.35%) [Q2]

46% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $109M | Put options by funds: $202M

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Financial journalist opinion

ARKX: High-Beta Growth May Maintain Momentum Into The September FOMC Meeting

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF offers strong YTD returns and unique exposure to high-growth space and aerospace companies, but valuations are stretched and momentum-driven. Recent fund flows and high-Beta holdings suggest risk of volatility if momentum fades, especially in pre-revenue names like Archer Aviation. A likely Fed rate cut could further fuel momentum in high-risk assets, but concentration and valuation risks remain significant for ARKX holders.

ARKX: High-Beta Growth May Maintain Momentum Into The September FOMC Meeting

Zacks Investment Research

5 Sector ETFs Rallying on Q2 Earnings Strength

GAMR, ALAI, ARKX, PFI and ONLN shine as strong Q2 earnings lift sectors from gaming and AI to retail and aerospace.

5 Sector ETFs Rallying on Q2 Earnings Strength

Cathie Wood's Top 10 Stock Picks: Unpacking Ark Funds Innovation Picks For The Next Decade

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood is known for her stock picks over the last decade, handpicking many of the growth stocks that find their way into the company's ETFs.

Cathie Wood's Top 10 Stock Picks: Unpacking Ark Funds Innovation Picks For The Next Decade

Zacks Investment Research

Space ETFs That Can Launch Your Portfolio Higher

The S&P Kensho Space Index's 51.99% surge underscores investor enthusiasm as defense, tourism and climate tech fuel the booming space economy.

Space ETFs That Can Launch Your Portfolio Higher

Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs: View From Above

While aerospace and defense ETFs have recently caught investor interest, space ETFs have been quietly gaining traction. The space sector shares some overlap with the aerospace industry.

Space ETFs vs. Aerospace & Defense ETFs: View From Above

Zacks Investment Research

Space ETFs for a Portfolio That's Out of this World

Space economy soars as S&P Kensho Space Index jumps 49%, fueled by defense demand, tourism buzz and global investment.

Space ETFs for a Portfolio That's Out of this World

ARKX: The Space ETF That Could Be Your Portfolio's Golden Dome

ARKX offers thematic exposure to space and defense innovation, but has high concentration risk, with the top 10 holdings making up over 64% of the portfolio. The ETF benefits from rising global defense spending and government contracts, particularly in hypersonic and satellite technologies, supporting its growth outlook. ARKX has outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, but underperformed since inception, and carries higher volatility and downside risk due to its high beta.

ARKX: The Space ETF That Could Be Your Portfolio's Golden Dome

ARKX And 'Space Exploration' Are Back In The Spotlight, Yet I Still Prefer To Look Elsewhere

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF offers vertical exposure to space exploration but holds only 35–55 positions, with 47% directly linked to the space sector. The space sector within ARKX might still be immature, according to my calculations, 27% of the holdings are operating at a loss and 47% appear overvalued. Indirectly connected holdings are more sustainable but often overlap with cheaper, passive ETFs, raising concerns about overexposure.

ARKX And 'Space Exploration' Are Back In The Spotlight, Yet I Still Prefer To Look Elsewhere

Make Space Great Again: Why Trump Could Launch ARKX Into The Stratosphere

President Trump's renewed focus on space exploration could drive a boom in the space industry, benefiting companies involved in space technology and innovation. The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) offers diversified exposure to the space sector, despite its high expense ratio. Streamlined regulations and private sector growth are expected to accelerate advancements in space technology, making ARKX a compelling long-term investment.

Make Space Great Again: Why Trump Could Launch ARKX Into The Stratosphere

The Motley Fool

Here Are the 6 Largest Stock Holdings in All of Cathie Wood's ETFs Right Now

Asset management company Ark Invest offers nine different investment funds, eight of which are available as exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. They all have a different tech-related focus, such as robotics, biotechnology, or general innovation.

Here Are the 6 Largest Stock Holdings in All of Cathie Wood's ETFs Right Now

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