By ProcureAM Research
The space industry has been making out of this world moves in 2025. The Procure Space ETF® (NASDAQ: UFO), which tracks the space sector, increased more than 80% for the year ending August 31st, 2025.1 This movement has been a result of activity by both large and small constituents of the fund. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Funds may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. All performance is historical and includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 866-690-ETFS (3837).
UFO ETF constituent companies Rocket Lab* saw an outsized jump in its share price of 721.51%2 and AST SpaceMobile’s* share price increased 56.15%3 for the year ending September 8th, 2025. This was a result of established communications companies seeking to expand their reach by purchasing launch options with upstarts such as Rocket Lab* and AST SpaceMobile*. Most recently, the share price of EchoStar* was up 259.96%4 in its share price for the year ending September 8th, 2025 due to selling spectrum space to SpaceX* and AT&T*.
Space activity has gone beyond exploration. We may have already reached the moon, but Mars and beyond is still on the table. Currently, communications, defense, and AI are taking up much of the air in the room. The Golden Dome is a hot topic, and firms are scrambling to be instrumental in its development. European countries have begun to increase their own defense spending and are looking inward to invest in local firms. Who knows which space company will be the next to breakout?
Predicting every move in a particular segment such as the space industry can be tricky. However, investing in a well-diversified thematic ETF like UFO is an option for investors looking for exposure to a wide range of space opportunities. The Procure Space ETF® has a broad range of constituents including domestic and international firms, established and new leading edge companies, and entities encompassing a broad range of revenue producing activities in the space industry.
For more information about the Procure Space ETF®, visit https://www.procureetfs.com.
1 www.ProcureETFs.com, September 8, 2025
2 www.MSN.com, September 8, 2025
3 www.MSN.com, September 8, 2025
4 www.MSN.com, September 8, 2025
Important Information:
*As of September 10th, 2025, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) was a 3.56% holding, EchoStar (SATS) was a 16.48% holding, Rocket Lab (RKLB) was a 6.35% holding in the Procure Space ETF® (NASDAQ: UFO). SpaceX and AT&T were 0.00% holdings in the Procure Space ETF® (NASDAQ: UFO).
For a complete list of holdings in UFO, visit: https://procureetfs.com/ufo/. Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Please consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting procureetfs.com. Read carefully before you invest.
Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is also subject to the following risks: Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), may trade at a discount or premium to NAV and are not individually redeemed from the funds. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Aerospace and defense companies can be significantly affected by government aerospace and defense regulation and spending policies. The exploration of space by private industry and the harvesting of space assets is a business based in future and is witnessing new entrants into the market. Investments in the Fund will be riskier than traditional investments in established industry sectors. The Fund is considered to be concentrated in securities of companies that operate or utilize satellites which are subject to manufacturing delays, launch delays or failures, and operational and environmental risks that could limit their ability to utilize the satellites needed to deliver services to customers. Investing in foreign securities are volatile, harder to price, and less liquid than U.S. securities. Securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies may experience much more price volatility, greater spreads between their bid and ask prices and significantly lower trading volumes than securities issued by large, more established companies. The Fund is not actively managed so it would not take defensive positions in declining markets unless such positions are reflected in the underlying index. Please refer to the summary prospectus for a more detailed explanation of the Funds’ principal risks. It is not possible to invest in an index.
UFO is distributed by Quasar Distributors LLC.
By ProcureAM Research
There may not be any kiss cams on the International Space Station yet, but cold is playing a potential growth opportunity within the space economy. The cool environment of space has been highlighted as a plus for specialized manufacturing and research applications. Now space is being viewed as an optimal location for data centers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications have exploded, along with the need for data centers to accommodate AI usage. Data centers occupy a large footprint, require massive energy volumes, and generate excessive heat. Space and moon options for data centers offer several advantages including:
Science fiction concepts are now becoming reality via lower launch costs and private and government spending. New names are now emerging as important players within the industry:
The Procure Space ETF® (NASDAQ: UFO) includes 40+ global corporations participating in all aspects of the exciting space economy. The up-and-coming companies listed above are constituents within the UFO, along with well-known players in the industry including Boeing*, RTX*, Lockheed Martin*, Northrop Grumman*, and L3Harris *.
UFO has paid out dividends and/or quarterly income. In 2024, the distribution was $0.45 per share. Please click here for the fund’s dividend information. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Funds may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. All performance is historical and includes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 866-690-ETFS (3837).
Yet again, space may help us improve our lives back here on Earth. For more information on the Procure Space ETF®, please visit www.procureetfs.com.
Important Information:
*As of July 25th, 2025, Avio (AVIO IM) was a 0.93% holding, Boeing (BA) was a 2.26% holding, Intuitive Machines (LUNR) was a 3.70% holding, ispace (9348 JP) was a 0.67%, L3Harris (LHX) was a 2.18% holding, Lockheed Martin (LMT) was a 1.78% holding, Northrop Grumman (NOC) was a 2.22% holding, Redwire (RDW) was a 1.15% holding, Rocket Lab (RKLB) was a 7.28% holding in the Procure Space ETF® (NASDAQ: UFO).
For a complete list of holdings in UFO, visit: https://procureetfs.com/ufo/. Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Please consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. This and other important information is contained in the Fund’s summary prospectus and prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting procureetfs.com. Read carefully before you invest.
Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is also subject to the following risks: Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV), may trade at a discount or premium to NAV and are not individually redeemed from the funds. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Aerospace and defense companies can be significantly affected by government aerospace and defense regulation and spending policies. The exploration of space by private industry and the harvesting of space assets is a business based in future and is witnessing new entrants into the market. Investments in the Fund will be riskier than traditional investments in established industry sectors. The Fund is considered to be concentrated in securities of companies that operate or utilize satellites which are subject to manufacturing delays, launch delays or failures, and operational and environmental risks that could limit their ability to utilize the satellites needed to deliver services to customers. Investing in foreign securities are volatile, harder to price, and less liquid than U.S. securities. Securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies may experience much more price volatility, greater spreads between their bid and ask prices and significantly lower trading volumes than securities issued by large, more established companies. The Fund is not actively managed so it would not take defensive positions in declining markets unless such positions are reflected in the underlying index. Please refer to the summary prospectus for a more detailed explanation of the Funds’ principal risks. It is not possible to invest in an index.