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3 Space ETFs to Pick Up Before SpaceX IPOBy 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 markets could 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 stocks and often use niche strategies to target specific corners of the industry. Wide Access to Industrials and Telecom Companies 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 invests roughly $500 million 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. With roughly 50 holdings, no single stock dominates the portfolio; the largest position is satellite imagery firm Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), at about 6.3% of the fund. Among the space ETFs on our list, UFO leads in trading volume, making it one of the most liquid options. That liquidity comes with a somewhat higher expense ratio — 0.75% annually — than some alternatives. This has paid off in the recent rally: the fund is up about 40% year-to-date (YTD). "Final Frontiers" of Space and the Deep Sea With ROKTLess expensive and narrower 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. It's not a pure-play space ETF, but it leans heavily on space-related firms. Its largest holding, at 7.4%, is also Planet Labs (PL). Like UFO, ROKT is passively managed and tracks an index. Uniquely, ROKT's index uses artificial intelligence and quantitative weighting to balance the portfolio. Just over half of assets are allocated to aerospace and defense companies, while the rest includes research firms, oil and gas equipment companies, electronic component manufacturers, and more. ROKT is up about 35% YTD, slightly behind UFO. Its lower expense ratio (0.45%) is a plus, but ROKT has the smallest assets under management and lowest average trading volume among the funds here, making 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 include a broader set of companies than the other two funds—UFO focuses on developed markets, while ROKT is limited to U.S.-listed names. ARKX manages over $800 million and averages nearly 700,000 shares traded monthly, which may appeal to investors who find ROKT too small or lightly traded. The expense ratio is 0.75%, matching UFO and reflecting active management. This fund also has the narrowest portfolio of the three, with only 33 holdings, and it leans fairly heavily on a handful of defense companies, including L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LHX) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS). By curating a smaller portfolio from a large opportunity set, ARKX aims to select higher-quality names. Its holdings include companies directly involved in the space industry—autonomous mobility, intelligent devices, and reusable rockets—as well as firms with cross-industry applications such as 3D printing, adaptive robotics, and neural-network technologies. ARKX is up about 15% YTD — the lowest among the three. Over the past year it has climbed roughly 90%, well ahead of the broader market, though still trailing the other two funds over that same period.
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