Best Of
Best ETFs for SpaceX Exposure in 2026
Funds tied to SpaceX or the space economy, with the exposure limits explained.
Data updated September 2026 · 8 ETFs
Who this page is for
Best for
- Investors researching public funds linked to SpaceX or the wider space economy
- Thematic portfolios comparing narrow SpaceX strategies with diversified space funds
- Investors willing to verify current holdings and indirect private-company exposure
Not a fit for
- Anyone expecting an ETF share to equal direct ownership of private SpaceX stock
- Investors who have not read the fund's leverage, derivatives, and valuation methodology
- Conservative portfolios unable to tolerate thematic and private-market pricing risk
Analysis
SpaceX is a private company, so an ETF cannot simply buy the same exchange-listed common stock available for a public company. Products using SpaceX in their name may obtain economic exposure through derivatives or other structures, while broad space ETFs can hold public rocket, satellite, communications, and defense businesses and may have no direct SpaceX position. Holdings and exposure can change. Read the latest prospectus and holdings before investing, and compare leverage, counterparty risk, private-asset valuation, fees, liquidity, and how closely the fund can actually track SpaceX's value.
Risks specific to this category
- Distribution sustainability: the average distribution rate here is 12.4%, and payouts at that level often include return of capital — when distributions persistently exceed total return, NAV erodes and shrinks the base that generates future income.
- Concentration in one theme: most funds here focus on space, so the whole list tends to draw down together when that corner of the market falls out of favor — diversification across the table is lower than the fund count suggests.
- Expense drag: expense ratios in this group average 0.78% — several times what broad index funds charge — and that cost compounds directly against total return.
- Liquidity and closure risk: 5 of the 8 funds listed hold under $100M in assets, and small funds tend to trade with wider bid-ask spreads and face a higher risk of liquidation.
- Short track records: 6 of the 8 funds launched within the last three years, so their distribution history is too short to judge payout durability across a full market cycle.
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Top picks
The 3 largest funds in this SpaceX and space-industry comparison.
Yield distribution
Expense ratio distribution
Income projection
Estimated income if the current average distribution rate of 4.66% held for a full year with share prices unchanged. Distribution rate is not total return—a fund can pay a large distribution while its share price falls—so treat these as an upper-bound illustration, not a forecast.
| Investment | Annual income | Monthly income | Weekly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $466 | $39 | $9 |
| $25,000 | $1,165 | $97 | $22 |
| $50,000 | $2,330 | $194 | $45 |
| $100,000 | $4,660 | $388 | $90 |
Issuer breakdown
Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.
How this list is built
"Best" here means the selection rule below, applied to our own data — not an opinion poll and not a prediction:
- Universe: every security in our database matching this category — 8 qualified as of September 2026.
- Exclusions: liquidated, delisted and renamed funds drop out automatically; a renamed fund's successor appears in its place.
- Ordering: assets under management, largest first.
- Cap: none — all 8 matching funds are listed.
- Independence: no placement on this page is paid, sponsored, or influenced by a fund issuer.
All 8 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Tema Space Innovators ETF | Tema ETFs | — | 0.75% | $1.3B | None |
| ARKX | ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | ARK Invest | — | 0.75% | $763M | None |
| UFO | Procure Space ETF | Procure | 0.52% | 0.75% | $558M | Quarterly |
| MARS | Roundhill Space & Technology ETF | Roundhill Investments | — | 0.75% | $47M | None |
| LOFF | Direxion Daily SpaceX Bull 2X ETF | Direxion | 3.14% | 0.97% | $36M | — |
| WARP | VanEck Space ETF | VanEck | — | 0.50% | $36M | None |
| XSHP | Kurv SpaceX Enhanced Income ETF | Kurv | 33.62% | 0.99% | $6M | Monthly |
| XSPC | VegaShares SpaceX & Beyond Earth ETF | VegaShares | — | 0.75% | $1M | None |
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy SpaceX stock through an ETF?
Not in the same way as a public stock. SpaceX is private. Some funds seek indirect or derivative exposure, while broad space ETFs may only own public industry peers. Verify each fund's latest holdings and prospectus.
How often is this list updated?
The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated September 2026.
What is the average yield of these ETFs?
The average distribution yield across the 8 ETFs on this list is 4.66%. Individual yields range from 0.52% to 33.62%.
Is there a pure SpaceX ETF?
A fund name can reference SpaceX without holding publicly traded SpaceX common shares. Examine whether exposure comes from derivatives, private vehicles, related companies, or a broader space-industry portfolio.
What is the difference between a SpaceX ETF and a space ETF?
A SpaceX-linked strategy seeks exposure to one private company. A broad space ETF generally owns a basket of listed satellite, launch, aerospace, communications, and defense companies.
What should I check before buying a SpaceX-linked fund?
Review the current holdings, exposure method, leverage and reset period, counterparty terms, valuation policy, expense ratio, assets, spreads, and the difference from direct SpaceX ownership.
Which ETFs will own SpaceX if it goes public?
No inclusion is automatic or guaranteed. A public SpaceX would need to satisfy an index's eligibility rules and be added at a later rebalance before an index ETF would buy it. Fund managers could also make different decisions under active mandates.
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