Investors looking for exposure to SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) and the fast-growing commercial space industry can turn to exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Notably, SpaceX continues to expand its leadership in satellite internet, launch services, and emerging orbital technologies.
Three months after the company’s landmark IPO, interest in space exploration ETFs remains strong, offering investors diversified ways to benefit from the sector’s long-term growth potential.
In this line, to identify the most compelling opportunities, Finbold consulted xAI’s Grok, which selected three SpaceX-focused ETFs that provide varying levels of exposure to the company while offering broader access to the expanding space economy.
Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASDAQ: NASA)
The Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASDAQ: NASA) is an actively managed fund focused exclusively on companies driving the commercialization of space. The portfolio invests in businesses involved in rocket systems, satellite technology, propulsion, and other space-related industries.
SpaceX has become one of the fund’s largest holdings, accounting for around 25% of assets following the transition to publicly traded shares. The ETF also holds notable positions in Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile.
Launched in March 2026, NASA has gained attention for its concentrated exposure to pure-play space companies rather than diversified aerospace and defense firms.
The strategy allows investors to benefit from SpaceX’s growth while maintaining exposure to other businesses positioned to capitalize on rising orbital activity and satellite demand.
The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.75%.
Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA: UFO)
The Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA: UFO) offers a more diversified and rules-based approach to investing in the space economy.
The fund tracks the VettaFi Space Index, which includes companies that generate a significant share of their revenue from space-related activities.
Following the SpaceX IPO and subsequent index rebalancing, SPCX was added to the portfolio at a weighting of roughly 5%. Other major holdings include Garmin, Trimble, Viasat, EchoStar, AST SpaceMobile, and Rocket Lab.
Like NASA, the ETF charges a 0.75% expense ratio.
As one of the longest-running space exploration ETFs, UFO provides exposure to dozens of companies across communications, industrials, and technology sectors.
The broader diversification helps reduce single-stock risk while still allowing investors to participate in the long-term growth of the commercial space industry.
ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (BATS: ARKX)
Meanwhile, the AI model also selected the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (BATS: ARKX), which takes an actively managed approach focused on disruptive technologies connected to space exploration and satellite innovation.
SpaceX currently represents the fund’s largest position at approximately 10% of assets. The portfolio also includes Rocket Lab, L3Harris Technologies, Kratos Defense, Nvidia, and Amazon, reflecting ARK Invest’s broader view of the technologies supporting future space infrastructure.
Unlike more narrowly focused space funds, ARKX combines exposure to launch services and satellite networks with defense and advanced computing companies that play a growing role in the industry’s development.
The active management strategy allows the fund to adjust allocations as developments such as Starship commercialization, satellite expansion, and AI-driven space applications reshape the sector.
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