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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 July 23, 2026

ARK Invest
ETFs14
Total AUM$15.1B

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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$1.95B

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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
ETFs178
Total AUM$2025B

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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$629M

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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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Side-by-side snapshot

ARKXGALXROKTUFO
Full nameARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETFVistaShares Space Supercycle® ETFSPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETFProcure Space ETF
IssuerARK InvestVistaSharesState StreetProcure
Last Close$30.94 as of July 23, 2026$24.10 as of July 23, 2026$111.78 as of July 23, 2026$43.72 as of July 23, 2026
Distribution yield0.00%—0.17%0.53%
Distribution Safety Score™ ——7935
Expense ratio0.75%0.75%0.45%0.75%
AUM$805M—$222M$629M
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
Beta1.67—1.431.86
Last dividend——$0.0480$0.0580
Ex-dividend date——09/21/202606/29/2026

— 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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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 on trailing twelve-month total return at 66.92%, with ARKX at 17.42% and UFO at 43.05%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.

SymbolYTDSince Jul 2026
ARKX3.06%0.55%
GALX2.92%2.92%
ROKT26.38%4.25%
UFO8.57%0.09%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 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 0.53%, followed by ROKT at 0.17%.

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.

Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment: ARKX has no reported yield yet, GALX has no reported yield yet, ROKT generates ~$1.42/month, UFO generates ~$4.42/month at current distribution rates.

ARKX yield0.00%
GALX yield—
ROKT yield0.17%
UFO yield0.53%

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 beta1.67
GALX beta—
ROKT beta1.43
UFO beta1.86

Fund details

ARKX is managed by ARK Invest (launched 03/30/2021) with $805M in assets. GALX is managed by VistaShares (launched 07/15/2026). ROKT is managed by State Street (launched 10/19/2018) with $222M in assets. UFO is managed by Procure (launched 04/10/2019) with $629M in assets.

ARKX AUM$805M
ROKT AUM$222M
UFO AUM$629M
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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 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 ~$1.42/month ($17.00/year). $10,000 in UFO yields ~$4.42/month ($53.00/year).

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