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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, Spear Alpha ETF, Procure Space ETF and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – July 21, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. ETFs recently featured in the blog include: ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX - Free Report) , Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX - Free Report) , Procure Space ETF (UFO - Free Report) and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (ROKT - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
Space ETFs That Can Launch Your Portfolio Higher
From cutting-edge innovation to surging investor enthusiasm, the space economy is taking off. The S&P Kensho Space Index’s strong lead over the S&P 500 highlights rising investor confidence and bullish market sentiment.
The space index has added 51.99% over the past year and 22.26% year to date, significantly outpacing the broad market index, which has gained 12.69% and 7.07% over the same period, respectively. Increasing investor interest in the sector is mainly driven by rising demand for advanced defense systems and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Experts project the global space economy to nearly triple by 2035, reaching an estimated $1.8 trillion, according to Statista. The blend of space exploration, tourism and practical satellite applications offers a compelling case for investors.
Investment Opportunities in the Militarization of Space
Space is becoming integral to defense operations. As modern warfare evolves and with the rise of drones, it's increasingly likely that economies will expand their defense capabilities through the development of their own space-based arsenal. President Trump’s proposed $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense concept highlights this fact.
The United States is not the only one looking to increase investments in the militarization of space. In addition to the Golden Dome, according to CNBC, Europe’s “ReArm” initiative and NATO’s proposal to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP signal a new era of military investment, giving space budget a significant lift.
With global defense spending on the rise and investor appetite shifting toward stable, high-growth sectors, space-focused ETFs are gaining momentum.
Space Tourism Taking Flight
A rising interest among adventure seekers, the enthusiasm of high net worth Individuals for space travel and heightened investment in research and development by both governmental and private entities are the driving forces behind space tourism.
According to Grand View Research, the global tourism market is projected to reach $10.09 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 44.8% from 2024 to 2030.
Helping in Climate Control
Space technologies are taking on a pivotal role in climate control. With global investments increasingly prioritizing climate control, advancements in the broader space economy hold further promise.
Already integral to disaster warning and management, space technology's role is expected to expand significantly with improved climate disaster monitoring, resilient communication network access and optimized tracking through satellite positioning data.
ETFs to Explore
With growing interest in interstellar exploration and growing capital infusion in the space sector, increasing exposure to funds covering the space economy can be beneficial. Additionally, the shift in warfare technology resulting in the militarization of space, a trend already gaining momentum, could also increase investments in the space economy.
Although space ETFs carry higher volatility, they offer distinct long-term growth potential. Below, we highlight a few funds that investors can consider to gain increased exposure to the space economy.
Investors can consider ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, Spear Alpha ETF, Procure Space ETF and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF.
With a one-month average trading volume of 247,000 shares, ARKX is the most liquid option, ideal for active trading strategies. However, to fully benefit from the sector’s growth trajectory, a long-term investment approach is recommended.
ARKX has also gathered an asset base of $385.2 billion, the largest among the other options. Performance-wise, SPRX has outpaced other funds significantly, gaining 23.96% over the past month, with ARKX coming in second, adding 12.19% over the past month.
Regarding annual fees, ROKT is the cheapest option, charging 0.45%, which makes it more suitable for long-term investing.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, Spear Alpha ETF, Procure Space ETF and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – July 21, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. ETFs recently featured in the blog include: ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX - Free Report) , Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX - Free Report) , Procure Space ETF (UFO - Free Report) and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (ROKT - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
Space ETFs That Can Launch Your Portfolio Higher
From cutting-edge innovation to surging investor enthusiasm, the space economy is taking off. The S&P Kensho Space Index’s strong lead over the S&P 500 highlights rising investor confidence and bullish market sentiment.
The space index has added 51.99% over the past year and 22.26% year to date, significantly outpacing the broad market index, which has gained 12.69% and 7.07% over the same period, respectively. Increasing investor interest in the sector is mainly driven by rising demand for advanced defense systems and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Experts project the global space economy to nearly triple by 2035, reaching an estimated $1.8 trillion, according to Statista. The blend of space exploration, tourism and practical satellite applications offers a compelling case for investors.
Investment Opportunities in the Militarization of Space
Space is becoming integral to defense operations. As modern warfare evolves and with the rise of drones, it's increasingly likely that economies will expand their defense capabilities through the development of their own space-based arsenal. President Trump’s proposed $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense concept highlights this fact.
The United States is not the only one looking to increase investments in the militarization of space. In addition to the Golden Dome, according to CNBC, Europe’s “ReArm” initiative and NATO’s proposal to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP signal a new era of military investment, giving space budget a significant lift.
With global defense spending on the rise and investor appetite shifting toward stable, high-growth sectors, space-focused ETFs are gaining momentum.
Space Tourism Taking Flight
A rising interest among adventure seekers, the enthusiasm of high net worth Individuals for space travel and heightened investment in research and development by both governmental and private entities are the driving forces behind space tourism.
According to Grand View Research, the global tourism market is projected to reach $10.09 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 44.8% from 2024 to 2030.
Helping in Climate Control
Space technologies are taking on a pivotal role in climate control. With global investments increasingly prioritizing climate control, advancements in the broader space economy hold further promise.
Already integral to disaster warning and management, space technology's role is expected to expand significantly with improved climate disaster monitoring, resilient communication network access and optimized tracking through satellite positioning data.
ETFs to Explore
With growing interest in interstellar exploration and growing capital infusion in the space sector, increasing exposure to funds covering the space economy can be beneficial. Additionally, the shift in warfare technology resulting in the militarization of space, a trend already gaining momentum, could also increase investments in the space economy.
Although space ETFs carry higher volatility, they offer distinct long-term growth potential. Below, we highlight a few funds that investors can consider to gain increased exposure to the space economy.
Investors can consider ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, Spear Alpha ETF, Procure Space ETF and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF.
With a one-month average trading volume of 247,000 shares, ARKX is the most liquid option, ideal for active trading strategies. However, to fully benefit from the sector’s growth trajectory, a long-term investment approach is recommended.
ARKX has also gathered an asset base of $385.2 billion, the largest among the other options. Performance-wise, SPRX has outpaced other funds significantly, gaining 23.96% over the past month, with ARKX coming in second, adding 12.19% over the past month.
Regarding annual fees, ROKT is the cheapest option, charging 0.45%, which makes it more suitable for long-term investing.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.