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ARKX

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

Actively managed space exploration and innovation ETF. Includes Rocket Lab, Trimble, Kratos Defense. Short operating history (2021).

EquityTER 0.75%Dist.
TER
0.75%
AUM
$0.3B
CAGR
10.1%
Volatility
27.1%
Sharpe
0.26
Max Drawdown
-41.2%
Data Range
2021-03 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD0.0%
Worst DD-41.2%
Worst date2022-09

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return10.6%
Best35.8%
Worst-10.8%
% positive65%
26 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US00214Q5900
Issuer
ARK Invest
Benchmark
None (actively managed)
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.75%
Assets Under Management
$0.3B approx.
Inception Date
2021-03-30
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~35

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 51.0% of the fund.

1
RKLBRocket Lab
9.50%
2
KTOSKratos Defense
7.20%
3
IRDMIridium Communications
6.50%
4
BABoeing Company
5.50%
5
LMTLockheed Martin
4.80%
6
JOBYJoby Aviation
4.20%
7
AVAVAeroVironment Inc.
3.80%
8
ASTSAST SpaceMobile
3.50%
9
GRMNGarmin Ltd.
3.20%
10
TERTeradyne Inc.
2.80%

Sector Breakdown

Industrials
48%
Communication Services
18%
Technology
15%
Consumer Discretionary
8%
Financials
6%
Materials
3%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), ARK Invest (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Actively managed space exploration and innovation ETF. Includes Rocket Lab, Trimble, Kratos Defense. Short operating history (2021).
ARKX has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.75%, which means you pay $75 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, ARKX is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
ARKX is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
ARKX uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the None (actively managed) index directly.