$CROB vs $KOID
Defiance China Robotics ETF vs. KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $CROB | $KOID |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Defiance | KraneShares |
| Category | Humanoid robotics | Humanoid robotics |
| Management | n/a | Index |
| AUM | $2.3M | $322M |
| Expense ratio | 0.89% | 0.69% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $89 | $69 |
| Dividend yield | 0.17% | 0.80% |
| Pays | Quarterly | Annual |
| Launched | Aug 17, 2026 | Jun 4, 2025 |
The short version
$KOID is cheaper to own, at 0.69% a year versus 0.89%. $KOID is the bigger fund, with $322M in assets. $KOID has been around longer, launching on June 4, 2025.
$CROB
Defiance's China robotics ETF focuses on Chinese companies building robots, humanoids and automation, a market that leads the world in industrial robot installations. Single-country exposure adds political, regulatory and currency risk on top of the robotics theme.
$KOID
KraneShares' humanoid robotics fund tracks companies building humanoid robots and the parts inside them: actuators, sensors, reducers, batteries and AI chips. It has grown into one of the largest dedicated humanoid ETFs. Humanoid robots are an early-stage market. Many holdings are component suppliers whose revenue today comes mostly from other businesses, and there is meaningful exposure to Chinese and other Asian companies.
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 CROB and KOID?
CROB is the Defiance China Robotics ETF from Defiance (humanoid robotics), while KOID is the KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index ETF from KraneShares (humanoid robotics). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, CROB or KOID?
KOID has the lower expense ratio: 0.69% vs 0.89%.
Which is bigger, CROB or KOID?
KOID has more assets: $322M vs $2.3M.
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