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ARKX vs GALX vs ROKT vs UFO: Which Is the Better Pick in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, VistaShares Space Supercycle® ETF, SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF and Procure Space ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.

Data updated August 13, 2026

Best for

  • ARKXInvestors who want broad equity exposure.
  • GALXInvestors who want broad equity exposure.
  • ROKTInvestors who want higher current income (0.16% while ARKX makes no distribution).
  • UFOInvestors who want higher current income (0.24% while ARKX makes no distribution).

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Side-by-side snapshot

Side-by-side snapshot. Each row is one metric; each column is one fund.
MetricARKXGALXROKTUFO
Full nameARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETFVistaShares Space Supercycle® ETFSPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETFProcure Space ETF
IssuerARK InvestVistaSharesState StreetProcure
Last Close$34.69 as of August 13, 2026$26.43 as of August 13, 2026$121.72 as of August 13, 2026$48.86 as of August 13, 2026
Distribution yield0.00%—0.16%0.24%
Distribution Safety Score™ ——7335
Expense ratio0.75%0.75%0.45%0.75%
AUM$759M$2.07M$228M$587M
Distribution frequencyNoneAnnualQuarterlyQuarterly
Underlying index—Global space-economy value chainS&P Kensho Final Frontiers IndexS-Network Space Index
ObjectiveActively managed ETF focused on space exploration and innovation companies.The VistaShares Space Supercycle® ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation by actively investing in a global portfolio of companies that build, launch, operate, and enable the space economy, from launch systems and satellite infrastructure to communications and enabling technologies.Tracks the S&P Kensho Final Frontiers Index, providing exposure to companies driving innovation in deep space and deep sea frontiers.Tracks the S-Network Space Index, providing exposure to companies that derive significant revenue from space-related business activities.
Asset classEquityEquityEquityEquity
Inception date03/30/202107/15/202610/19/201804/10/2019
Beta1.71—1.481.92
Last dividend——$0.0480$0.0580
Ex-dividend date——06/22/202606/29/2026

— Distribution yield, last dividend, and ex-dividend date are not yet available because GALX launched July 2026; these fields will populate after the first distribution.

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ARK Invest
ETFs14
Total AUM$15.2B

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ARK Invest is known for actively managed ETFs focused on disruptive innovation and emerging technologies across digital assets and innovation themes. The firm operates a lineup of 7 funds targeting growth-oriented investors, including popular tickers like ARKK (flagship innovation fund), ARKG (genomics), ARKW (web innovation), and ARKF (fintech), among others. ARK's funds are characterized by concentrated portfolios of high-conviction stock picks and a research-driven approach to identifying companies positioned to benefit from technological transformation.

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VistaShares
ETFs11
Total AUM$2.11B

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VistaShares operates a focused lineup of 9 ETFs organized around thematic investment families including BitBonds, Supercycle, and Target 15, targeting investors seeking specialized exposure beyond traditional broad-market strategies. The firm's fund portfolio, featuring tickers such as ACKY, POW, and QUSA, emphasizes sector-specific and alternative investment themes rather than conventional dividend or income-focused approaches. VistaShares serves investors looking for differentiated exposure to emerging trends and niche market segments through a compact but specialized ETF offering.

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State Street
ETFs180
Total AUM$2127B

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State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is one of the largest ETF providers globally, known for its flagship SPDR suite of exchange-traded products that serve both institutional and retail investors across a broad range of asset classes. Their 88-fund lineup spans diverse strategies including sector exposure (Select Sector SPDR), income generation (Income and Select Sector SPDR Premium Income families), commodities (including the widely-held GLD gold ETF), bonds, ESG-focused investments, and thematic allocations, with popular tickers like DIA (Diamonds Trust), FEZ (Eurozone exposure), and JNK (high-yield bonds) among their most recognized funds. The issuer is characterized by its comprehensive coverage across multiple market segments and its emphasis on both traditional index-based products and specialized strategies like covered call income funds and factor-based investing.

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Procure
ETFs1
Total AUM$587M

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Procure is known for offering thematic ETFs that target specific investment trends and sectors. The firm currently operates a focused lineup of one fund, the UFO ETF, which concentrates on a specialized thematic strategy. This niche approach allows investors seeking targeted exposure to particular market themes rather than broad-based diversification.

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Key metrics

Projected income on $10K

Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.

Total returns

ROKT tops the group over the year to date with a 37.62% total return, against ARKX at 15.56%, GALX at 12.85% and UFO at 21.33%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.

Total return and risk statistics by fund. Each row is one fund; each column is one period or statistic.
SymbolYTDSince Jul 2026
ARKX15.56%12.74%
GALX12.85%12.85%
ROKT37.62%13.52%
UFO21.33%11.86%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of August 12, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jul 2026” measures every fund from July 16, 2026 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window.

Quick verdict

ARKX (ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF), GALX (VistaShares Space Supercycle® ETF), ROKT (SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF), UFO (Procure Space ETF) are ETFs that take different approaches.

UFO offers the highest reported yield at 0.24%, followed by ROKT at 0.16%.

ROKT is the cheapest with an expense ratio of 0.45%, compared to 0.75% for ARKX and 0.75% for GALX and 0.75% for UFO.

ARKX has the most assets at $759M, but GALX only launched recently — AUM comparisons will become more meaningful as they build a track record.

Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment: ARKX has no reported yield yet, GALX has no reported yield yet, ROKT generates ~$1.33/month, UFO generates ~$2.00/month at current distribution rates.

ARKX yield0.00%
GALX yield—
ROKT yield0.16%
UFO yield0.24%

Cost & efficiency

Over 10 years on $10,000: ARKX costs ~$750, GALX costs ~$750, ROKT costs ~$450, UFO costs ~$750 in fees (simplified, not compounded).

ARKX ER0.75%
GALX ER0.75%
ROKT ER0.45%
UFO ER0.75%

Strategy & risk

ARKX is an ETF; GALX tracks Global space-economy value chain with an industrials approach; ROKT tracks S&P Kensho Final Frontiers Index; UFO tracks S-Network Space Index.

ARKX beta1.71
GALX beta—
ROKT beta1.48
UFO beta1.92

Fund details

ARKX is managed by ARK Invest (launched 03/30/2021) with $759M in assets. GALX is managed by VistaShares (launched 07/15/2026) with $2.07M in assets. ROKT is managed by State Street (launched 10/19/2018) with $228M in assets. UFO is managed by Procure (launched 04/10/2019) with $587M in assets.

ARKX AUM$759M
GALX AUM$2.07M
ROKT AUM$228M
UFO AUM$587M
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Frequently asked questions

Which of ARKX, GALX, ROKT, and UFO is best for dividend income?

It depends on your goals. UFO currently offers the highest reported distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility, and funds without an established distribution history have no comparable yield to evaluate. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.

What is the difference between ARKX, GALX, ROKT, and UFO?

ARKX (ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF) is an ETF, issued by ARK Invest. GALX (VistaShares Space Supercycle® ETF) tracks Global space-economy value chain with an industrials approach, issued by VistaShares. ROKT (SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF) tracks S&P Kensho Final Frontiers Index, issued by State Street. UFO (Procure Space ETF) tracks S-Network Space Index, issued by Procure.

Can I hold ARKX, GALX, ROKT, and UFO together?

Yes — nothing prevents holding them together. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.

Which of ARKX, GALX, ROKT and UFO is safest?

By Dividend Vision's Distribution Safety Score — a rules-based 0–100 estimate of how resilient a distribution looks, where higher is safer — ROKT scores 73, UFO scores 35, so ROKT's payout currently looks the more resilient of the group. ROKT has also shown lower price volatility (beta 1.48 vs 1.92 for UFO). No score makes an investment risk-free — treat this as a screening signal, not a guarantee.

Which has the lowest fees among ARKX, GALX, ROKT, and UFO?

ARKX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, GALX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, ROKT has an expense ratio of 0.45%, UFO has an expense ratio of 0.75%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.

How much income does $10,000 generate in each?

$10,000 in ARKX has no reported monthly income yet. $10,000 in GALX has no reported monthly income yet. $10,000 in ROKT yields ~$1.33/month ($16.00/year). $10,000 in UFO yields ~$2.00/month ($24.00/year).

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ARKX vs GALX vs ROKT vs UFO — at a glance

Generated August 9, 2026.

Overview

All four of these are equity ETFs focused on space-economy themes, but they differ in structure and breadth. ARKX and GALX are actively managed; ROKT and UFO track indexes. ARKX and GALX own companies building space infrastructure and enabling technologies; ROKT also covers deep-sea innovation; UFO focuses narrowly on companies deriving significant revenue from space operations. ARKX and UFO have the highest betas (1.71 and 1.92), signaling volatility, while ROKT offers the lowest expense ratio at 0.45%.

How they differ

The biggest structural split: ARKX and GALX rely on active management to select holdings, while ROKT and UFO track defined indexes. Among the actively managed pair, ARKX has been running longer (since March 2021) and holds $759M in assets; GALX is brand new (inception July 2026) with only $2.07M AUM, making it illiquid and untested. Among the index trackers, ROKT charges 0.45% and has $228M in assets, while UFO charges 0.75% despite holding nearly three times as much ($587M). ROKT's index includes deep-sea innovation alongside space; UFO's focuses on space revenue concentration. Finally, income is minimal across all four—ARKX pays nothing, while GALX, ROKT, and UFO yield between 0.16% and 0.24% annually.

Who each is best for

  • ARKX: Fits investors with a multi-year horizon who believe ARK's stock-picking skill in space innovation justifies active management and are willing to tolerate high volatility (beta 1.71) in exchange for potential outperformance.
  • GALX: Designed for investors seeking broad exposure to the entire space-economy value chain globally but aware that newly launched funds with minimal AUM carry execution risk and wide bid-ask spreads until liquidity builds.
  • ROKT: Matches investors who prefer index-based exposure, value low fees, and accept the broader thematic scope—space plus deep-sea—as a way to diversify frontier-economy bets beyond space alone.
  • UFO: Suits investors wanting pure-play space exposure through an index mechanism and are comfortable with the 0.75% expense ratio in exchange for established liquidity ($587M AUM) and a focused revenue-concentration criterion.

Key risks to know

  • Active manager concentration (ARKX, GALX): Both rely on ARK and VistaShares' security selection; if those teams misidentify winners in an emerging sector, underperformance can persist. GALX's newness compounds this—no performance track record exists.
  • Illiquidity risk (GALX): With only $2.07M in AUM and a July 2026 inception, GALX may face wide spreads and potential closure if assets don't grow. Trading this fund could be costly.
  • High beta and drawdown severity: UFO's beta of 1.92 and ARKX's 1.71 mean these funds will amplify market downturns in the space sector. A 30% sector decline would translate to a 55%+ loss in UFO.
  • Sector concentration: All four expose investors to the space economy's performance as a single thematic bet. If space spending slows or commercial space ventures underperform, all four decline together—they are not diversifying from each other.
  • Index definitions and overlap: ROKT's inclusion of deep-sea companies adds exposure outside pure space; UFO's revenue-concentration criterion may exclude early-stage innovators that ARKX or GALX own, creating different risk profiles even within the same sector.

Bottom line

If you want active management and can tolerate very high volatility, ARKX offers the most established track record with reasonable scale. If you prefer index exposure and lowest costs, ROKT's 0.45% expense ratio and established AUM make it the leaner choice, though its deep-sea component dilutes pure space focus. UFO splits the difference with index simplicity and space-only exposure but charges more. GALX is a newcomer with potential appeal to those who believe in VistaShares' stock-picking but face real liquidity and performance-verification risks. None of these funds pay meaningful income, so they're suited to total-return seekers rather than income investors. Past performance in emerging sectors does not predict future results.

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