$ROBO ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF
Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) · launched October 22, 2013 (13.0 years ago)
What $ROBO is
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.
Worth knowing
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.
Check the latest holdings and prospectus on the Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) website.
Other core robotics & automation ETFs
| ETF | Provider | Category | AUM | Expense | Yield | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ROBO ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | Core robotics | $1.90B | 0.95% | 0.38% | Oct 22, 2013 |
| $BOTZ Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | Global X | Core robotics | $3.10B | 0.68% | 0.53% | Sep 12, 2016 |
| $ARKQ ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | ARK Invest | Core robotics | $1.75B | 0.75% | 0.27% | Sep 30, 2014 |
| $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 |
| $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 |
| $TORK KraneShares Actuator ETF | KraneShares | Core robotics | $2.4M | 0.65% | 0.00% | Sep 23, 2026 |
$ROBO vs. every robotics ETF
| ETF | Provider | Category | AUM | Expense | Yield | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ROBO ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | Core robotics | $1.90B | 0.95% | 0.38% | Oct 22, 2013 |
| $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 |
| $KOID KraneShares Global Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI Index ETF | KraneShares | Humanoid | $322M | 0.69% | 0.80% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| $LOUP Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Innovator | AI & robotics | $160M | 0.70% | 0.00% | Jul 24, 2018 |
| $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 |
| $IQM Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | Franklin Templeton | AI & robotics | $74M | 0.50% | 0.00% | Feb 25, 2020 |
| $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 |
| $PBOT Pictet AI & Automation ETF | Pictet | AI & robotics | $14M | 0.70% | 0.07% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| $CABZ Roundhill Robotaxi, Autonomous Vehicles & Technology ETF | Roundhill | Autonomy & drones | $3.1M | 0.59% | 0.00% | Jan 14, 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 |
| $HOID Tuttle - Rareview Humanoid Robotics ETF | Rareview Capital | Humanoid | n/a | 0.75% | 0.00% | Oct 15, 2026 |
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$ROBO FAQ
What is ROBO?
ROBO is the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF, a core robotics & automation ETF from Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global). 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.
What is ROBO's expense ratio?
ROBO charges 0.95% a year, about $95 for every $10,000 invested.
How big is ROBO?
ROBO has about $1.90B in assets under management, #3 of 24 robotics ETFs by size.
Does ROBO pay a dividend?
Yes. ROBO yields about 0.38% and pays annual. Robotics ETFs are growth funds, so income is small.
When did ROBO launch?
ROBO launched on October 22, 2013.
Is ROBO 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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