$FBOT vs $ROBO
Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF vs. ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $FBOT | $ROBO |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Fidelity | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | Core robotics & automation |
| Management | Active | Index |
| AUM | $206M | $1.90B |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.95% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $50 | $95 |
| Dividend yield | 0.41% | 0.38% |
| Pays | Quarterly | Annual |
| Launched | Apr 16, 2020 | Oct 22, 2013 |
The short version
$FBOT is cheaper to own, at 0.50% a year versus 0.95%. $ROBO is the bigger fund, with $1.90B in assets. $ROBO has been around longer, launching on October 22, 2013.
$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.
$ROBO
The original robotics ETF, launched in 2013. ROBO tracks the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index, which spreads money across a wide mix of robotics, sensing, motion control and automation companies around the world. Its holdings are more equally spread than most peers, which means more small and mid-size companies. That diversifies the bet but also means it can lag when a few mega-cap AI names lead the market. It carries one of the higher fees in the group.
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 ROBO?
FBOT is the Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF from Fidelity (core robotics & automation), while ROBO is the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF from Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) (core robotics & automation). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, FBOT or ROBO?
FBOT has the lower expense ratio: 0.50% vs 0.95%.
Which is bigger, FBOT or ROBO?
ROBO has more assets: $1.90B vs $206M.
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