$ROBO vs $ROBT
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF vs. First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $ROBO | $ROBT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | First Trust |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | AI & robotics |
| Management | Index | Index |
| AUM | $1.90B | $735M |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.65% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $95 | $65 |
| Dividend yield | 0.38% | 0.02% |
| Pays | Annual | Semiannual |
| Launched | Oct 22, 2013 | Feb 21, 2018 |
The short version
$ROBT is cheaper to own, at 0.65% 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.
$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.
$ROBT
First Trust's Nasdaq AI and robotics ETF tracks companies classified as AI and robotics enablers, engagers and enhancers, with a fairly equal-weighted approach. Its equal weighting spreads money across many mid-size names. That limits mega-cap concentration but can lag when the biggest AI stocks lead.
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 ROBO and ROBT?
ROBO is the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF from Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) (core robotics & automation), while ROBT is the First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF from First Trust (ai & robotics). They differ in strategy, fees and size.
Which is cheaper, ROBO or ROBT?
ROBT has the lower expense ratio: 0.65% vs 0.95%.
Which is bigger, ROBO or ROBT?
ROBO has more assets: $1.90B vs $735M.
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