ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ARKX

What does ARKX invest in?

The ARKX ETF aims to generate substantial long-term capital appreciation. It does so by predominantly investing in the equity securities of companies, both domestic and international, that are leaders in space exploration and defense innovation.

What is the expense ratio of ARKX?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ARKX?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) manages $933.6M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ARKX actively managed or an index fund?

ARKX is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (ARKX's is 0.75%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was ARKX launched?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) launched in March 2021 and is managed by ARK.

How has ARKX performed?

ARKX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.