Distribution yield
0.00%
Source-reported
Not a guaranteed future yield
ARKXSpace and defense innovationSource-reported data
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX)
An actively managed thematic portfolio targeting space and defense innovation, with higher cost and concentration risk than broad equity funds.
Review record
- Reviewer
- TopETFList Editorial Team
- Issuer checked
- 2026-09-08
- Dataset imported
- Sep 7, 2026
- Dataset
- 97e56f011b2e
Current scorecard
Income, return, cost, and scale
Cumulative return
Not available
Source-reported
Source-defined since-inception figure
AUM
$1.4B
Source-reported
Rounded assets under management
Expense ratio
0.75%
Issuer-verified
Official issuer fund information
Payout schedule
Annual
Issuer-verified
Frequency may change; payments are not guaranteed
Inception
2021-03-30
Issuer-verified
Official fund launch date
Imported yield, return, and AUM are source-reported, may use different as-of dates, and are not independently verified. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Portfolio role
Who ARKX may fit
Investors using a small satellite allocation for a long-duration space and defense theme.
ARKX’s mandate reaches beyond launch providers into enabling technologies, autonomous systems, robotics, and defense innovation. That breadth can dilute pure-space exposure while still leaving the fund sensitive to thematic sentiment.
Risk check
What the yield does not show
- Thematic definitions, active selection, valuation risk, government-contract cycles, and a concentrated opportunity set can drive prolonged underperformance.
- Distributions can be cut, deferred, reclassified, or funded partly by return of capital. Displayed yield is not guaranteed income.
- ETF shares fluctuate and may trade above or below NAV. Fees, taxes, spreads, and timing affect an investor’s realized return.
Historical data changes
Change record
Tracking began September 2026
No accepted scorecard change has been recorded yet. Future dataset or issuer-review changes will be dated here rather than silently replacing the prior interpretation.
Educational use only
This scorecard is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Read the current prospectus and issuer materials before making an investment decision.