$ROBT vs $THNQ
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF vs. ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF: fees, size, yield, strategy and live prices side by side.
Side by side
| Metric | $ROBT | $THNQ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | First Trust | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) |
| Category | AI & robotics | AI & robotics |
| Management | Index | Index |
| AUM | $735M | $484M |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.68% |
| Yearly fee on $10,000 | $65 | $68 |
| Dividend yield | 0.02% | 0.15% |
| Pays | Semiannual | Annual |
| Launched | Feb 21, 2018 | May 11, 2020 |
The short version
$ROBT is cheaper to own, at 0.65% a year versus 0.68%. $ROBT is the bigger fund, with $735M in assets. $ROBT has been around longer, launching on February 21, 2018.
$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.
$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 ROBT and THNQ?
ROBT is the First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF from First Trust (ai & robotics), 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, ROBT or THNQ?
ROBT has the lower expense ratio: 0.65% vs 0.68%.
Which is bigger, ROBT or THNQ?
ROBT has more assets: $735M vs $484M.
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