$IBOT vs $THNQ
VanEck Robotics ETF vs. ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $IBOT | $THNQ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | VanEck | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | AI & robotics |
| Management | Index | Index |
| AUM | $100M | $484M |
| Expense ratio | 0.47% | 0.68% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $47 | $68 |
| Dividend yield | 0.31% | 0.15% |
| Pays | Annual | Annual |
| Launched | Apr 5, 2023 | May 11, 2020 |
The short version
$IBOT is cheaper to own, at 0.47% a year versus 0.68%. $THNQ is the bigger fund, with $484M in assets. $THNQ has been around longer, launching on May 11, 2020.
$IBOT
VanEck's robotics ETF tracks companies that earn a large share of revenue from robotics, including industrial and collaborative robots, the software that runs them and key enabling technologies. Its revenue-based screen keeps it closer to pure robotics names than broad AI funds. It is smaller than the category leaders.
$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 IBOT and THNQ?
IBOT is the VanEck Robotics ETF from VanEck (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, IBOT or THNQ?
IBOT has the lower expense ratio: 0.47% vs 0.68%.
Which is bigger, IBOT or THNQ?
THNQ has more assets: $484M vs $100M.
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