$RBTX vs $TORK
iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF vs. KraneShares Actuator ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $RBTX | $TORK |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | iShares (BlackRock) | KraneShares |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | Core robotics & automation |
| Management | Active | n/a |
| AUM | $12M | $2.4M |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $65 | $65 |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pays | Semiannual | Annual |
| Launched | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 |
The short version
$RBTX is the bigger fund, with $12M in assets. $TORK has been around longer, launching on September 23, 2026.
$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.
$TORK
KraneShares' actuator ETF focuses on one layer of the robot: the actuators, motors, reducers and motion parts that let robots move. It is a picks-and-shovels approach to robotics. A narrow and very new fund. Component suppliers often sell to many industries, so robotics may be only part of their revenue today.
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 RBTX and TORK?
RBTX is the iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF from iShares (BlackRock) (core robotics & automation), while TORK is the KraneShares Actuator ETF from KraneShares (core robotics & automation). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, RBTX or TORK?
They charge the same expense ratio, or data is not available.
Which is bigger, RBTX or TORK?
RBTX has more assets: $12M vs $2.4M.
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