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- ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in companies involved in space exploration and defense technologies. The ETF provides exposure to innovative domestic and foreign public companies engaged in satellite technologies including radio frequency, optical, and ground station systems; orbital and suborbital aerospace companies involved in rockets, propulsion, and vehicles for space; and defense technology and integrated systems providers encompassing cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and robotics. ARKX targets disruptive innovation themes in the space exploration and national defense industry, serving investors interested in thematic equity strategies with a focus on high-growth potential sectors. Founded in 2021 and domiciled in the United States with primary operations managed by ARK Invest headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the fund operates globally, holding equity positions in companies across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its portfolio emphasizes thematic investments without rigid sector allocations, allowing flexibility to capture emerging opportunities in public markets. Key holdings typically include leaders in orbital vehicles, satellite manufacturing, and defense electronics, with no fixed number of holdings but generally concentrated in 30-50 positions to maximize impact from conviction picks. Recent developments include portfolio adjustments in response to evolving space industry dynamics, such as increased allocations to orbital launch providers amid growing commercial satellite deployments and defense spending surges under the current U.S. administration; ARK Invest announced strategic enhancements to its thematic ETF suite in late 2024, bolstering ARKX's focus on autonomous defense systems following President Trump's reelection and national security priorities. In 2025, the fund participated in capitalizing on new U.S. Space Force initiatives and partnerships between portfolio companies like those in hypersonic technologies and private orbital infrastructure. No major acquisitions or name changes have occurred, but ARKX has seen expanded assets under management through inflows driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and space commercialization trends.