ROBOvsARTYETF Comparison
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ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) belongs to the Robotics & Automation segment. iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) is part of the AI & Big Data segment. ROBO's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, ARTY's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Business Services. ROBO is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.95%, versus 0.47% for ARTY. ROBO is up 5.39% year-to-date (YTD) with +$515M in YTD flows. ARTY performs better with 41.36% YTD performance, and +$779M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ROBO and ARTY below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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ROBO vs ARTY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | ROBO ARTY | -9.09%-12.35% | -12.55%-6.89% | +5.39%+41.36% | +6.47%+40.47% | +52.21%+122.96% | +5.04%+53.37% |
| Flows | ROBO ARTY | -$3M-$48M | +$12M+$71M | +$515M+$779M | +$545M+$815M | +$188M+$1.85B | +$49M+$2.04B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ROBO ARTY | +22.18%+44.25% | +23.98%+41.78% | +20.54%+32.86% | +21.20%+31.58% |
| Max drawdown | ROBO ARTY | -17.54%-27.56% | -22.04%-27.56% | -26.68%-32.59% | -42.45%-49.91% |
| Max drawdown duration | ROBO ARTY | 85d36d | 161d36d | 164d134d | 1484d1403d |
Trading data
ROBO | ARTY | |
Last sale 11/12/2026 at 2:30 PM | $72.93 | $67.06 |
| Previous close 11/11/2026 | $74.08 | $67.92 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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ROBO | ARTY | |
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| Last price | $72.93 | $67.06 |
| 1D performance | -1.55% | -1.27% |
| AuM | $1.83 B | $3.62 B |
| E/R | 0.95% | 0.47% |
Characteristics
ROBO | ARTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Exchange Traded Concepts | iShares |
| Benchmark | ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index | Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index |
| N° of holdings | 80 | 51 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 22, 2013 | June 26, 2018 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ROBO
USA
41.72%
Japan
20.64%
Germany
9.6%
Taiwan
8.17%
Other
19.87%
ARTY
USA
63.27%
Taiwan
15.9%
Other
20.83%
Sectors
ROBO
Industrials
58.98%
Technology
30.4%
Other
10.62%
ARTY
Technology
87.18%
Other
12.82%
Diversification
ROBO
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
24.74%
ARTY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
57.57%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
ROBO
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
1.93%
Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc.
1.74%
Celestica, Inc.
1.74%
Illumina, Inc.
1.73%
FANUC Corp.
1.73%
Teradyne, Inc.
1.72%
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
1.67%
Ambarella, Inc.
1.61%
Novanta, Inc.
1.60%
Fuji Corp. (Machinery)
1.60%
IPG Photonics Corp.
1.59%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
1.57%
SMC Corp. (Japan)
1.56%
Jenoptik AG
1.49%
Emerson Electric Co.
1.47%
ARTY
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.60%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
5.14%
Micron Technology, Inc.
4.59%
NVIDIA Corp.
4.47%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.40%
Broadcom Inc.
4.32%
CoreWeave, Inc.
4.24%
Global Unichip Corp.
3.82%
Oracle Corp.
3.76%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3.50%
NAVER Corp.
3.21%
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
2.69%
Microsoft Corp.
2.65%
Arista Networks, Inc.
2.63%
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
2.56%
Frequently asked questions about ROBO and ARTY
How have the ROBO and ARTY ETFs performed in 2026?
As of November 10, 2026, ROBO is up 5.39% year-to-date (YTD), while ARTY has returned 41.36%. That puts ARTY better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ROBO or ARTY?
Year-to-date, the ROBO ETF saw +$515M in flows, compared to +$779M for ARTY.
Which ETF is more volatile: ROBO or ARTY?
Over the past year, ROBO had a volatility of 23.98%, while ARTY experienced 41.78%.
Which ETF is bigger: ROBO or ARTY?
As of November 10, 2026, ROBO holds $1.83 B in assets under management (AUM), while ARTY manages $3.62 B.
What sectors do the ROBO and ARTY ETFs invest in?
ROBO leans toward sectors like Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, ARTY focuses on Technology.
What are the top holdings of the ROBO ETF and ARTY ETF?
ROBO top holdings include Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc. and Celestica, Inc.. ARTY holds in its top three: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Marvell Technology, Inc. and Micron Technology, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: ROBO or ARTY?
ROBO holds 80 securities with 24.74% of its assets in the top 15. ARTY has 51 securities and a top 15 weight of 57.57%.
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