What is ARKX's expense ratio?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.750% (0.760% gross).

How large is ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF?

ARKX holds $861 in assets under management.

What index does ARKX track?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF tracks S&P 500 (TR) (1970) as its primary benchmark.

When did ARKX launch?

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF launched on March 30, 2021.

What currency does ARKX trade in?

ARKX trades in USD on Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange.

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About this fund

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) is a Thematic and Technology ETF managed by ARK Investment Management LLC, listed on Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange in USD. It charges a 0.75% net expense ratio and holds $861 in assets as of Aug 13, 2026. The fund tracks S&P 500 (TR) (1970) and was launched on Mar 30, 2021.

Benchmark: S&P 500 (TR) (1970)
Advisor: ARK Investment Management LLC
Exchange: Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange
Distribution: Annually

AUM: $861
Expense Ratio: 0.75%
Yield (12-mo): —
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark: S&P 500 (TR) (1970)
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol: 1.27M
Inception: Mar 30, 2021

NAV & premium/discount

as of Aug 12, 2026

NAV

$34.72

Premium / Discount

-0.07%

Median Prem/Disc (1Y)

+0.05%

52-Wk NAV High

$37.71

52-Wk NAV Low

$25.48

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

Risk metrics

vs benchmark S&P 500 (TR) (1970)

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Aug 13, 2026

+0.81%

+6.48%

+8.24%

+0.25%

+12.08%

YTD

+19.70%

+28.72%

3Y ann.

+33.23%

5Y ann.

+10.96%

10Y ann.

—

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Aug 12, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)

681.8K

Avg Vol (1M)

702.0K

Avg Vol (3M)

1.27M

Avg Vol (1Y)

790.8K

Avg Spread

0.076%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense

0.75%

Gross expense

0.76%

Management fee

0.75%

Classification

Frequently asked questions

What is ARKX's expense ratio?: ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.750% (0.760% gross).
How large is ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF?: ARKX holds $861 in assets under management.
What index does ARKX track?: ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF tracks S&P 500 (TR) (1970) as its primary benchmark.
When did ARKX launch?: ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF launched on March 30, 2021.
What currency does ARKX trade in?: ARKX trades in USD on Cboe BZX U.S. Equities Exchange.