$ROBO vs $THNQ
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF vs. ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $ROBO | $THNQ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) |
| Category | Core robotics & automation | AI & robotics |
| Management | Index | Index |
| AUM | $1.90B | $484M |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.68% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $95 | $68 |
| Dividend yield | 0.38% | 0.15% |
| Pays | Annual | Annual |
| Launched | Oct 22, 2013 | May 11, 2020 |
The short version
$THNQ is cheaper to own, at 0.68% 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.
$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 ROBO and THNQ?
ROBO is the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF from Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) (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, ROBO or THNQ?
THNQ has the lower expense ratio: 0.68% vs 0.95%.
Which is bigger, ROBO or THNQ?
ROBO has more assets: $1.90B vs $484M.
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