Compare ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) vs SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) Price & Performance

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Price performance (Past 24H)

Key statistics

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF vs SPDR Gold Trust — how do they compare? ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF trades at $34.39, while SPDR Gold Trust trades at $404.5. The key difference: ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, SPDR Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.

	ARKX	GLD
Sector	Sector/Thematic	—
52-Week High	$37.74	$495.90
52-Week Low	$25.46	$305.27

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Citadel Securities sees strong upside for gold and silver in 2026 amid dovish Fed and rising demand.Kitco · 1 day agoBullish Gold jumps 7% on weaker dollar, lower yields, and softer US jobs data, signaling potential breakout.CNBC · 1 day agoBullish New gold ETF offers income via options, challenging traditional GLD's no-yield hold amid gold's flat run.24/7 Wall Street · 4 days agoNeutral View details →

About ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF

ARKX is an actively managed ETF that invests in companies leading space exploration and defense innovation. It focuses on orbital and sub-orbital aerospace, reusable rockets, and enabling technologies like AI, robotics, and satellite systems.

About SPDR Gold Trust

GLD is the largest physically backed gold ETF in the world. It offers investors a cost-efficient and secure way to track the price of gold bullion without the need for physical storage.