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ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX)

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Key data on ARKX

AUM

$755980534

P/E ratio

39.3

Dividend yield

--

Expense ratio

0.75%

Beta

1.392388

Price on ARKX

Previous close

$32.35

Today's open

$32.29

Day's range

$32.09 - $32.47

52 week range

$25.16 - $37.89

Profile about ARKX

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Headquarters

US

Exchange

CBOE Global Markets BZX

Issue type

Exchange-Traded Fund

ARKX industries and sectors

Industries

Industrials

News on ARKX

ARKX: I Changed My Mind Because Of This Catalyst, But Not Entirely

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) is impacted by a major U.S. regulatory catalyst, targeting over 1,000 annual space launches by 2030. NSPM-17 structurally boosts revenue visibility for 34% of ARKX's portfolio, particularly companies exposed to government contracts. Despite improved EPS prospects, ARKX's aggregate valuation remains stretched, with a forward P/E of 42.5x and significant volatility.

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Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

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I'm Buying Space Without Buying Space Stocks

Space data centers promise long-term growth, but profitability is years away due to high launch costs and operational uncertainties. The SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF offers the most efficient, diversified exposure, benefiting from current revenue streams in aerospace and defense.

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Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

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Bet on These Space ETFs as Ukraine Dominates Russia in Orbital War

Space ETFs offer diversified exposure as Ukraine's orbital war highlights key space stocks and defense demand drives the sector's growth.

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 21, 2026

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3 Funds For The Technologies That Could Define The Next Decade

ARTY, WQTM, and ARKX represent a progression from commercial AI to speculative quantum computing and diversified space/defense innovation. ARTY is my highest-conviction Buy, backed by strong earnings, hyperscaler capex, and leading AI hardware/software exposure despite a 37x earnings multiple. WQTM is a speculative buy, offering quantum computing optionality but trading at 119x trailing earnings; position sizing should be small due to high valuation risk.

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Seeking Alpha • Aug 21, 2026

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Which Space and Defense ETF Is the Better Buy: ARK's ARKX or First Trust's MISL?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF has a higher expense ratio and higher historical volatility than First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF. ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF delivered a higher 1-year total return but has experienced a significantly deeper maximum drawdown.

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The Motley Fool • Aug 18, 2026

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ARKX vs. NASA ETF: Identical Fees, Different Space Strategies

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF and Tema Space Innovators ETF both carry an identical 0.75% expense ratio. Tema's ETF manages $1.3 billion in assets under management (AUM) despite being the newer fund.

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The Motley Fool • Aug 12, 2026

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The Trillion-Dollar Trio Goes Public: What Advisors Need to Know About SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI

For three years, clients have asked the same question: “How do I get into SpaceX or OpenAI before the IPO?” That question just changed tense.

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ETF Trends • Aug 10, 2026

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3 Ways to Get Space Economy Exposure Without Buying SpaceX Stock

SpaceX has become the biggest space stock in the world. Diversified ETFs offer investors more balanced exposure.

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The Motley Fool • Jul 31, 2026

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Markets Rattled By New Chinese AI Model: What Investors Need To Know

New Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 is raising questions for established players. Investors are questioning whether AI industry still has pricing power.

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Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

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Top Investment Themes for Q2 2026: AI, Semis, South Korea, & Space

Markets are embracing the idea that we are in an AI supercycle. Investors are betting on a multi-decade technological shift, similar to the internet, that will transform industries, computing, and infrastructure.

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ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

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