$FBOT vs $THNQ
Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF vs. ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $FBOT | $THNQ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Fidelity | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | AI & robotics |
| Management | Active | Index |
| AUM | $206M | $484M |
| Expense ratio | 0.50% | 0.68% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $50 | $68 |
| Dividend yield | 0.41% | 0.15% |
| Pays | Quarterly | Annual |
| Launched | Apr 16, 2020 | May 11, 2020 |
The short version
$FBOT is cheaper to own, at 0.50% a year versus 0.68%. $THNQ is the bigger fund, with $484M 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.
$THNQ
ROBO Global's AI ETF tracks companies across the AI value chain, from chips and cloud infrastructure to AI software and robotics applications. A companion fund to ROBO with more of a software and infrastructure tilt. Check overlap if you own both.
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 THNQ?
FBOT is the Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF from Fidelity (core robotics & automation), while THNQ is the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF from Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) (ai & robotics). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, FBOT or THNQ?
FBOT has the lower expense ratio: 0.50% vs 0.68%.
Which is bigger, FBOT or THNQ?
THNQ has more assets: $484M vs $206M.
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