New at Peaks: investing in a Space Technologies ETF

Are you the kind of person who watches the livestream when a space shuttle is launched? And does investing in space technology sound interesting to you? 

In that case, we’ve got great news for you: with Peaks, you can now invest in a Space Technologies ETF! This allows you to invest in space tech in a simple, diversified way. And you can benefit when the sector grows. 

Space technology: a multi-billion industry

You don't find space technology only outside the atmosphere: on Earth, too, you come across it. Every time you open a weather app to see whether it’s going to rain, for example. But also when you’re banking online or running with your sports watch: space technology is behind your most everyday activities.

Space technology is a multi-billion industry, and a growing one. Where it used to be funded primarily by governments, more and more commercial parties are now emerging, seeking private investors. Some companies do this via the stock market: you can’t have missed that even SpaceX wants to issue stocks now. 

Which companies are in the Space Technologies ETF?

With the Space Technologies ETF that we offer at Peaks, you don't invest in a single space company but in all kinds of Space Tech companies at once.

The Space Technologies ETF contains companies that derive at least 25% of their revenue from activities related to space, drone or satellite technology. It's not only about companies that launch rockets and satellites into space themselves, but also their suppliers.

Top positions in this ETF are (in 2026) for example the American space manufacturer Rocket Lab, Korea Aerospace Industries and the Swedish company Saab.

In addition to the current names, the index also has a mechanism to include newly listed space companies in the index. That makes the ETF relevant too when new space companies go public.

Investing in a Space Technologies ETF

At Peaks you can invest in the Space Technologies ETF from iShares. If you want to add this ETF to your portfolio, that's just a matter of minutes. Add it to an existing portfolio, or put together a new portfolio yourself with the Space Technology ETF in it.

What does investing in a Space Technology ETF cost? 

The total fund costs of the Space Technologies ETF are 0.51% per year (total expense ratio + transaction costs of the fund itself).

Peaks charges no transaction costs when you buy or sell the ETF.

You do pay spread on the stock market. This is the difference between the price at which market traders are willing to buy or sell stocks and ETFs.

Investing in Space Technologies? Keep this in mind

Does investing in the Space Technologies ETF appeal to you? Make sure you do your research and remember that with this ETF you invest in the space sector solely. If things aren't going well in this industry, the ETF won't be doing well either.

As a general rule of thumb for thematic ETFs (such as Space Technologies): invest a maximum of 5% of your portfolio in a theme and fill the rest with other themes, more broadly diversified global or regional ETFs and other investment categories. This way you spread your opportunities and risks more effectively.

Adding the Space Technologies ETF to an existing Peaks portfolio

• Step 1. Open the app and go to 'Portfolio'
• Step 2. Tap 'Edit'
• Step 3. Add the Space Technologies ETF
• Step 4. Adjust the allocation so that it comes to 100%
• Step 5. And start investing!

Creating a new Peaks portfolio with the Space Technologies ETF

• Step 1. Open an Investment account 
• Step 2. Under 'Portfolio', choose 'Custom Portfolio'
• Step 3. Add the Space Technologies ETF
• Step 4. Fill up your portfolio with other ETFs and make sure your allocation comes to 100%
• Step 5. Ready? Let's get started!