ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) Stock Price & Analysis
ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) closed at USD 29.84 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 0.71% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 29.63; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 29.16–29.88 on volume of 312,166 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 25.17–37.89 (BTS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 20:45 UTC.
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Key facts (ARKX)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -3.3% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +48.3% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ARKX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -3.3% | +48.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -3.3% | +8.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.6% | 27.8% |
| Max drawdown | -21.8% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -42.7% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
ARKX options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 35.4% | ±8.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 34.1% | ±11.0% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 31.0% | ±14.6% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 35.2% | ±21.6% |
30-day implied volatility 35.4% vs 22.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.57. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 20:45 UTC)
| Price | USD 29.84 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.71% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 29.63 |
| Open | USD 29.48 |
| Day Range | USD 29.16 – 29.88 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.17 – 37.89 |
| Volume | 312,166 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | BTS |
Technical Analysis (ARKX)
Nexqual's technical model rates ARKX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:45 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 34.44 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 32.11) |
| MACD | -0.67 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (ARKX)
Nexqual rates ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:45 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Rob | USD 112.01 | ▲ 0.29% |
| ARKF | ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innova | USD 45.16 | ▼ 0.94% |
| ARKW | ARK Next Generation Internet ET | USD 154.89 | ▲ 0.13% |
| ARKG | ARK Genomic Revolution ETF | USD 48.16 | ▲ 0.61% |
| ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | USD 81.99 | ▲ 0.16% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 20:45 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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