Space ETFs: Which is the best?

How to invest in space technology using ETFs

0.55% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of space ETFs
on space technology, which is tracked by ETFs
on space technology
 
The best indices for space ETFs

How do I invest in space industry stocks?

Whether transportation into space, the building and operation of satellite networks or even space tourism: publicly listed companies are playing an increasingly important role in space exploration. Until the mid-1980s, the exploration of space was still the domain of state institutions and authorities and shaped by geopolitical interests. Since then, the development and use of commercial space technologies has picked up considerably and is being driven by established as well as relatively new, innovative companies.

Exchange listed companies operating in this business sector can be tracked with an index that can serve as the underlying of an ETF.

In this investment guide, you will find all the ETFs that allow you to invest in the space industry.
 
 

Space ETFs in comparison

The most important factors at a glance

When choosing a space ETF one should consider several other factors in addition to the methodology of the underlying index and performance of an ETF. For better comparison, you will find a list of all space ETFs with details on size, cost, age, income, domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.

Compare all space ETFs in detail
Compare all space ETFs in a chart

Provider
ISIN
  Fund size
in m EUR
TER
in %
Use of profits Fund domicile Replication method
VanEck Space Innovators UCITS ETFIE000YU9K6K2 46 0.55% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Full replication

Source: justETF.com; As of 25.12.24

 

Return comparison of all space ETFs

The table shows the returns of all space ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.

ETF   1 month
in %
3 months
in %
6 months
in %
1 year
in %
3 years
in %
VanEck Space Innovators UCITS ETF 28.32% 38.76% 54.82% 65.49% -
ETF   2024
in %
2023
in %
2022
in %
2021
in %
2020
in %
VanEck Space Innovators UCITS ETF 50.71% 7.80% - - -

Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.24; Calculations in EUR including dividends