# ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/ARKX · data as of 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX), nexqual.com/ARKX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 29.84 (+0.71% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 29.63 · day 29.16–29.88 · 52w 25.17–37.89 · market cap null · BTS

## Key facts
- 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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers
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%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/ARKX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 35.4% | ±8.1% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 34.1% | ±11.0% |
| 2027-02-19 | 119 | 31.0% | ±14.6% |
| 2027-05-21 | 210 | 35.2% | ±21.6% |