$BOTZ vs $ROBT
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF vs. First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $BOTZ | $ROBT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Global X | First Trust |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | AI & robotics |
| Management | Index | Index |
| AUM | $3.10B | $735M |
| Expense ratio | 0.68% | 0.65% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $68 | $65 |
| Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.02% |
| Pays | Semiannual | Semiannual |
| Launched | Sep 12, 2016 | Feb 21, 2018 |
The short version
$ROBT is cheaper to own, at 0.65% a year versus 0.68%. $BOTZ is the bigger fund, with $3.10B in assets. $BOTZ has been around longer, launching on September 12, 2016.
$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.
$ROBT
First Trust's Nasdaq AI and robotics ETF tracks companies classified as AI and robotics enablers, engagers and enhancers, with a fairly equal-weighted approach. Its equal weighting spreads money across many mid-size names. That limits mega-cap concentration but can lag when the biggest AI stocks lead.
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 BOTZ and ROBT?
BOTZ is the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF from Global X (core robotics & automation), while ROBT is the First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF from First Trust (ai & robotics). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, BOTZ or ROBT?
ROBT has the lower expense ratio: 0.65% vs 0.68%.
Which is bigger, BOTZ or ROBT?
BOTZ has more assets: $3.10B vs $735M.
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