$FBOT vs $RBTX
Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF vs. iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $FBOT | $RBTX |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Fidelity | iShares (BlackRock) |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | Core robotics & automation |
| Management | Active | Active |
| AUM | $206M | $12M |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.65% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $50 | $65 |
| Dividend yield | 0.41% | 0.00% |
| Pays | Quarterly | Semiannual |
| Launched | Apr 16, 2020 | Oct 20, 2026 |
The short version
$FBOT is cheaper to own, at 0.50% a year versus 0.65%. $FBOT is the bigger fund, with $206M in assets. $FBOT has been around longer, launching on April 16, 2020.
$FBOT
Fidelity's disruptive automation fund is actively managed and invests in companies that design and use robotics, automation and related technologies across industries. One of the few funds here that pays quarterly. As an active fund, its holdings can shift, so check the latest portfolio on Fidelity's site.
$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 FBOT and RBTX?
FBOT is the Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF from Fidelity (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, FBOT or RBTX?
FBOT has the lower expense ratio: 0.50% vs 0.65%.
Which is bigger, FBOT or RBTX?
FBOT has more assets: $206M vs $12M.
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