$ROBT First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF
First Trust · launched February 21, 2018 (8.7 years ago)
What $ROBT is
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.
Worth knowing
Its equal weighting spreads money across many mid-size names. That limits mega-cap concentration but can lag when the biggest AI stocks lead.
Check the latest holdings and prospectus on the First Trust website.
Other ai & robotics ETFs
| ETF | Provider | Category | AUM | Expense | Yield | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ROBT First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | First Trust | AI & robotics | $735M | 0.65% | 0.02% | Feb 21, 2018 |
| $AIQ Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Global X | AI & robotics | $10.0B | 0.68% | 0.07% | May 11, 2018 |
| $THNQ ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global) | AI & robotics | $484M | 0.68% | 0.15% | May 11, 2020 |
| $LOUP Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Innovator | AI & robotics | $160M | 0.70% | 0.00% | Jul 24, 2018 |
| $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 |
$ROBT vs. every robotics ETF
| ETF | Provider | Category | AUM | Expense | Yield | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ROBT First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF | First Trust | AI & robotics | $735M | 0.65% | 0.02% | Feb 21, 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 |
| $HOID Tuttle - Rareview Humanoid Robotics ETF | Rareview Capital | Humanoid | n/a | 0.75% | 0.00% | Oct 15, 2026 |
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$ROBT FAQ
What is ROBT?
ROBT is the First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF, a ai & robotics ETF from First Trust. 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.
What is ROBT's expense ratio?
ROBT charges 0.65% a year, about $65 for every $10,000 invested.
How big is ROBT?
ROBT has about $735M in assets under management, #5 of 24 robotics ETFs by size.
Does ROBT pay a dividend?
Yes. ROBT yields about 0.02% and pays semiannual. Robotics ETFs are growth funds, so income is small.
When did ROBT launch?
ROBT launched on February 21, 2018.
Is ROBT 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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