Overview
Space exploration, satellite technology, autonomous systems, and orbital aerospace companies. Cathie Wood's actively managed space innovation portfolio.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| KTOS | Kratos Defense | 8.4% |
| TRMB | Trimble Inc. | 7.8% |
| KMTUY | Komatsu Ltd. | 6.9% |
| LHX | L3Harris Tech. | 6.4% |
| IRDM | Iridium Comm. | 5.8% |
| MYNA | Mynaric AG | 5.4% |
| RKLB | Rocket Lab | 4.8% |
| PL | Planet Labs | 4.4% |
| SPIR | Spire Global | 3.8% |
| JOBY | Joby Aviation | 3.4% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
Space is transitioning from a government monopoly to a commercial industry. ARKX captures this shift through satellite broadband, Earth observation, and launch services. As launch costs fall and satellite constellations expand, ARK believes the total addressable market for space technology could reach trillions of dollars over the next decade.
Who It's For
Long-term thematic investors who believe space commercialization will become significant and trust ARK's active research process. Suitable for investors comfortable with high volatility in exchange for the potential of outsized long-term returns from the emerging space economy.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | $14.18 | -- |
| 2023 | $10.82 | -23.7% |
| 2024 | $13.42 | +24.0% |
| 2025 | $19.82 | +47.7% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | -- |
| 2017 | -- |
| 2018 | -- |
| 2019 | -- |
| 2020 | -- |
| 2021 | -- |
| 2022 | 0.00% |
| 2023 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 0.00% |
| 2025 | 0.00% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | $0.2B | -- |
| 2023 | $0.2B | +0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.3B | +50.0% |
| 2025 | $0.4B | +33.3% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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