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UFO Space ETF Crosses $1 Billion Amid SpaceX IPO Frenzy

BY | ETF Database
05/26/2026 | 65 VIEWS
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The space sector is capturing significant attention as capital flows into thematic aerospace strategies. The Procure Space ETF (UFO ), the market’s first global pure-play space ETF, has officially crossed the $1 billion assets under management threshold. This milestone represents an impressive acceleration for a fund that has tripled in size in the past two months.Key Takeaways The Procure Space ETF (UFO) surpassed the $1 billion AUM threshold, fueled by a 60% year-to-date return and intensive investor interest. Anticipation surrounding the impending mid-June initial public offering (IPO) of Elon Musk’s SpaceX is driving flows into the space ETF.  While UFO was the first ETF to offer pure-play space exposure; however, new funds have recently entered the arena, shifting sector dynamics. Space ETF Assets Surge as SpaceX Prepares for Public DebutThe rapid ascendancy of UFO highlights a broader structural rotation into space infrastructure, defense, and telecommunications. The fund has seen $149 million in net flows in the past one-month period and $704 million in net flows over the past year. An explosive 157% gain over the past year further supported this growth. The primary catalyst for the segment is the upcoming listing of SpaceX, which has ignited a frenzy across the entire space ecosystem. In the past month, space-related ETFs attracted a cumulative $1.3 billion in new capital inflows, driving total industry sector assets above $3.3 billion, according to Reuters. The primary catalyst for this recent segment momentum is the anticipated initial public offering of SpaceX. In response to this trend, the index provider recently revised its methodology to facilitate the accelerated inclusion of large-scale public debuts. This strategic adjustment enables the fund to integrate qualifying companies as soon as one trading day following the determination of the final offering price. A public listing for SpaceX would likely serve as a transformative event for both institutional stakeholders and the broader retail investor community.Integrating the Space ETF Ahead of SpaceX InclusionFor financial advisors managing growth allocations and satellite positions, the sector presents monumental tailwinds. Top holdings in UFO include Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB), Planet Labs PBC (PL), as well as ViaSat Inc (VSAT). UFO provides a rules-based approach to this theme, requiring at least 80% of the index to consist of pure-play space companies. These are entities deriving at least 50% of their revenue from space-related activities, ensuring the fund isn’t diluted by diversified conglomerates. For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Thematic Investing Content Hub. VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”) is the index provider for UFO, which it receives an index licensing fee. However, UFO is not issued, sponsored, endorsed or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of UFO.

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