- ISIN
- US00214Q8078
- CUSIP
- 00214Q807
- Issuer
- ARK
- Inception Date
- Mar 30, 2021
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Aerospace & Defense
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
ARKX Performance Chart
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) is up 10.6% since the beginning of the year. ARKX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ARKX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,534.
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Returns By Period
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) has returned 10.59% so far this year and 28.35% over the past 12 months.
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF
- 1D
- -0.82%
- 1M
- -6.97%
- 6M
- -4.16%
- YTD
- 10.59%
- 1Y
- 28.35%
- 3Y*
- 28.20%
- 5Y*
- 8.93%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 1.94%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 21.02%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
ARKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 30, 2021, ARKX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +24.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ARKX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.39% | -0.09% | -8.17% | 12.44% | 13.27% | -8.72% | -6.07% | 10.59% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.86% | -8.15% | -7.41% | 4.62% | 12.45% | 15.76% | 8.07% | 0.31% | 9.01% | 9.84% | -12.88% | 6.08% | 48.46% |
| 2024 | -7.40% | 1.40% | 3.25% | -1.81% | 3.61% | -1.84% | 2.21% | 0.52% | 5.74% | -0.09% | 24.54% | -3.22% | 26.67% |
| 2023 | 12.99% | -0.79% | 0.79% | -4.14% | 1.56% | 11.52% | 2.50% | -6.29% | -5.62% | -6.46% | 10.86% | 7.84% | 24.37% |
| 2022 | -13.00% | 5.73% | 3.40% | -14.61% | -2.74% | -9.81% | 11.21% | -4.99% | -12.90% | 8.82% | -1.12% | -6.84% | -34.27% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | 0.10% | -0.97% | 3.04% | -3.19% | 3.42% | -6.96% | 2.81% | -4.57% | -1.82% | -8.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.21%, beta of 1.29, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 30, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 127.86% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 111.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -5.21% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -5.21%
- Beta
- 1.29
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 111.32%
- Downside Capture
- 127.86%
Expense Ratio
ARKX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ARKX ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ARKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.30 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.47 | 2.28 | -0.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.58 | 9.88 | -6.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF was 43.61%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 567 trading sessions.
The current ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF drawdown is 15.08%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -43.61%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 3mo | 3y 4moSep 2021 - Jan 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.47%Apr 2025 | 2mo 11d | 1mo 29d | 4mo 10dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -20.42%Mar 2026 | 2mo 9d | 1mo 23d | 4mo 2dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -19.39%Nov 2025 | 1mo 12d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 29dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -15.42%Jun 2026 | 27d | — | 1mo 15dMay 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| ARKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.61% | -56.78% | +13.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.42% | -9.10% | -11.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.47% | -18.90% | -6.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.61% | -25.43% | -18.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.08% | -0.45% | -14.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.80% | -10.71% | -9.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.38% | 2.09% | +6.29% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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