How to Invest in ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

By Scott Levine – Updated Nov 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

ARKX ETF targets the growing space economy, a market predicted to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.
Main holdings include large-cap stocks, making up 64% of the ETF, focusing on high-tech industries.
ARKX does not offer dividends, carrying an expense ratio of 0.75% annually on investments.

Cathie Wood's stock picks receive considerable scrutiny, but investors are also acutely focused on the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that Ark Invest manages, such as the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX +4.43%).

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Satellites orbiting space over the Earth. — Image source: Getty Images.

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Launched in March 2021, the ARKX ETF is an ideal opportunity for investors looking to benefit from the burgeoning space economy. The consulting firm McKinsey projects that the space economy could soar from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035.

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NYSEMKT: ARKX

Ark ETF Trust - Ark Space & Defense Innovation ETF

Today's Change

(4.43%) $1.24

Current Price

$29.23

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$0B

Day's Range

$28.19 - $29.26

52wk Range

$15.07 - $32.25

Volume

598

Avg Vol

Gross Margin

0.00%

Dividend Yield

N/A

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Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments.
Search for the ETF: Enter the ticker or ETF name into the search bar to bring up the ETF's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this ETF.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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Expense Ratio

A percentage of mutual fund or ETF assets deducted annually to cover management, operational, and administrative costs.

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Data source: YCharts. Returns as of November 20, 2025.
Fund	1-Year	3-Year
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF	49%	103.5%
S&P 500 Index	13.7%	75%

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About the Author

Scott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate.

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