$LOUP Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF
Innovator · launched July 24, 2018 (8.3 years ago)
What $LOUP is
Innovator's Deepwater frontier tech ETF tracks a concentrated list of frontier technology companies chosen by Deepwater Asset Management, covering AI, robotics, autonomy, AR and VR.
Worth knowing
Concentrated and volatile. Robotics is one of several frontier themes inside it, not the only focus.
Check the latest holdings and prospectus on the Innovator website.
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| ETF | Provider | Category | AUM | Expense | Yield | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $LOUP Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Innovator | AI & robotics | $160M | 0.70% | 0.00% | Jul 24, 2018 |
| $AIQ Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Global X | AI & robotics | $10.0B | 0.68% | 0.07% | May 11, 2018 |
| $ROBT First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | First Trust | AI & robotics | $735M | 0.65% | 0.02% | Feb 21, 2018 |
| $THNQ ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | AI & robotics | $484M | 0.68% | 0.15% | May 11, 2020 |
| $IQM Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | Franklin Templeton | AI & robotics | $74M | 0.50% | 0.00% | Feb 25, 2020 |
| $PBOT Pictet AI & Automation ETF | Pictet | AI & robotics | $14M | 0.70% | 0.07% | Oct 15, 2025 |
$LOUP vs. every robotics ETF
| ETF | Provider | Category | AUM | Expense | Yield | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $LOUP Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Innovator | AI & robotics | $160M | 0.70% | 0.00% | Jul 24, 2018 |
| $BOTZ Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | Global X | Core robotics | $3.10B | 0.68% | 0.53% | Sep 12, 2016 |
| $ROBO ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | Core robotics | $1.90B | 0.95% | 0.38% | Oct 22, 2013 |
| $ARKQ ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | ARK Invest | Core robotics | $1.75B | 0.75% | 0.27% | Sep 30, 2014 |
| $KOID KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index ETF | KraneShares | Humanoid | $322M | 0.69% | 0.80% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| $FBOT Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF | Fidelity | Core robotics | $206M | 0.50% | 0.41% | Apr 16, 2020 |
| $IBOT VanEck Robotics ETF | VanEck | Core robotics | $100M | 0.47% | 0.31% | Apr 5, 2023 |
| $HUMN Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | Roundhill | Humanoid | $83M | 0.75% | 0.77% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| $DRNZ REX Drone ETF | REX Shares | Autonomy & drones | $78M | 0.65% | 0.00% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| $BOTT Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | Themes ETFs | Humanoid | $59M | 0.35% | 0.16% | Apr 22, 2024 |
| $UBOT Direxion Daily Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 2X Shares | Direxion | Leveraged | $20M | 1.32% | 1.34% | Apr 19, 2018 |
| $WDRN WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids and Drones Fund | WisdomTree | Physical AI | $18M | 0.45% | 0.00% | May 14, 2026 |
| $RBTX iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF | iShares (BlackRock) | Core robotics | $12M | 0.65% | 0.00% | Oct 20, 2026 |
| $RTOO VistaShares Robotics Supercycle ETF | VistaShares | Core robotics | $3.2M | 0.75% | 0.00% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| $CABZ Roundhill Robotaxi, Autonomous Vehicles & Technology ETF | Roundhill | Autonomy & drones | $3.1M | 0.59% | 0.00% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| $TORK KraneShares Actuator ETF | KraneShares | Core robotics | $2.4M | 0.65% | 0.00% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| $CROB Defiance China Robotics ETF | Defiance | Humanoid | $2.3M | 0.89% | 0.17% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| $AT Defiance Robotics Actuators ETF | Defiance | Humanoid | $1.8M | 0.69% | 0.00% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| $CBOT Corgi Robots & Humanoids ETF | Corgi | Humanoid | $1.5M | 0.35% | 0.00% | May 6, 2026 |
| $HOID Tuttle - Rareview Humanoid Robotics ETF | Rareview Capital | Humanoid | n/a | 0.75% | 0.00% | Oct 15, 2026 |
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$LOUP FAQ
What is LOUP?
LOUP is the Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF, a ai & robotics ETF from Innovator. Innovator's Deepwater frontier tech ETF tracks a concentrated list of frontier technology companies chosen by Deepwater Asset Management, covering AI, robotics, autonomy, AR and VR.
What is LOUP's expense ratio?
LOUP charges 0.70% a year, about $70 for every $10,000 invested.
How big is LOUP?
LOUP has about $160M in assets under management, #9 of 24 robotics ETFs by size.
Does LOUP pay a dividend?
LOUP has not paid a meaningful dividend yet. Robotics ETFs are growth funds, so income is usually small.
When did LOUP launch?
LOUP launched on July 24, 2018.
Is LOUP a good investment?
We do not make buy or sell recommendations. Compare its strategy, fees and size with the other robotics ETFs and read the prospectus before deciding.
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