A head-to-head comparison of ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF and SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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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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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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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
ARKX has lagged ROKT over the trailing twelve months, posting a 17.42% total return against 66.92%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: ROKT has compounded at 22.77% a year, against 8.59% for ARKX. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
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 Mar 2021” measures every fund from March 30, 2021 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
ARKX (ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF) and ROKT (SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
ROKT currently shows a 0.17% distribution yield. ARKX has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
ROKT is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.45% compared to 0.75%.
ARKX is the larger fund by assets ($805M), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
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On a $10,000 investment, ARKX has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while ROKT would produce $1.42/month, at current distribution rates.
ARKX yield0.00%
ROKT yield0.17%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, ARKX would cost approximately $750 in fees vs $450 for ROKT (simplified, not compounded). The $300.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
ARKX ER0.75%
ROKT ER0.45%
Strategy & risk
ARKX is an ETF, while ROKT tracks S&P Kensho Final Frontiers Index. Beta is 1.67 for ARKX and 1.43 for ROKT, indicating ROKT is less volatile relative to the market.
ARKX beta1.67
ROKT beta1.43
Fund details
ARKX is managed by ARK Invest (launched 03/30/2021) with $805M in assets. ROKT is managed by State Street (launched 10/19/2018) with $222M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of ARKX or ROKT pays more dividend income?
ROKT currently reports a distribution yield, while ARKX has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.
What is the difference between ARKX and ROKT?
ARKX (ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF) is an ETF, while ROKT (SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF) tracks S&P Kensho Final Frontiers Index. They are issued by ARK Invest and State Street respectively.
Can I hold both ARKX and ROKT?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. 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 lower fees, ARKX or ROKT?
ARKX has an expense ratio of 0.75% while ROKT charges 0.45%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in ARKX vs ROKT generate?
At current rates, ARKX has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in ROKT would produce about $1.42 per month ($17.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, ARKX or ROKT?
ARKX has lagged ROKT over the trailing twelve months, posting a 17.42% total return against 66.92%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: ROKT has compounded at 22.77% a year, against 8.59% for ARKX. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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