$ARKQ vs $BOTZ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF vs. Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $ARKQ | $BOTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ARK Invest | Global X |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | Core robotics & automation |
| Management | Active | Index |
| AUM | $1.75B | $3.10B |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.68% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $75 | $68 |
| Dividend yield | 0.27% | 0.53% |
| Pays | Annual | Semiannual |
| Launched | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 12, 2016 |
The short version
$BOTZ is cheaper to own, at 0.68% a year versus 0.75%. $BOTZ is the bigger fund, with $3.10B in assets. $ARKQ has been around longer, launching on September 30, 2014.
$ARKQ
ARK's autonomous technology and robotics fund is an actively managed bet on autonomous vehicles, robotics, 3D printing, energy storage and space exploration, run in ARK's high-conviction style. Holdings are concentrated and can include large positions in a few names like electric vehicle and autonomy companies. It behaves more like a growth and disruption fund than a pure robotics index.
$BOTZ
The largest and best-known robotics ETF. BOTZ tracks an index of companies that make industrial robots, automation systems, surgical robots and the AI software and chips behind them, with heavy weightings in the US and Japan. It is fairly concentrated, so a handful of large AI chip and automation names drive a big share of returns. Overlap with broad tech funds is meaningful.
Lower fees and more assets are helpful, but they are not the whole story. The bigger question is which strategy matches what you want to own. This comparison is not a recommendation to buy or sell either fund.
FAQ
What is the difference between ARKQ and BOTZ?
ARKQ is the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF from ARK Invest (core robotics & automation), while BOTZ is the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF from Global X (core robotics & automation). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, ARKQ or BOTZ?
BOTZ has the lower expense ratio: 0.68% vs 0.75%.
Which is bigger, ARKQ or BOTZ?
BOTZ has more assets: $3.10B vs $1.75B.
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