$ARKQ vs $RBTX
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF vs. iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $ARKQ | $RBTX |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ARK Invest | iShares (BlackRock) |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | Core robotics & automation |
| Management | Active | Active |
| AUM | $1.75B | $12M |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.65% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $75 | $65 |
| Dividend yield | 0.27% | 0.00% |
| Pays | Annual | Semiannual |
| Launched | Sep 30, 2014 | Oct 20, 2026 |
The short version
$RBTX is cheaper to own, at 0.65% a year versus 0.75%. $ARKQ is the bigger fund, with $1.75B 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.
$RBTX
iShares' future robotics fund is an actively managed BlackRock ETF focused on companies driving robotics and related technologies, from robot makers to the components and software around them. Very new, so it has almost no track record yet. It comes from the largest ETF issuer in the world, which often helps a new fund gather assets.
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 RBTX?
ARKQ is the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF from ARK Invest (core robotics & automation), while RBTX is the iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF from iShares (BlackRock) (core robotics & automation). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, ARKQ or RBTX?
RBTX has the lower expense ratio: 0.65% vs 0.75%.
Which is bigger, ARKQ or RBTX?
ARKQ has more assets: $1.75B vs $12M.
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