ROBOvsROBTETF Comparison
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First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF
This fund is part of
Robotics & Automation
+1.27%
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) and First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT) belong to the same industry segment: Robotics & Automation. ROBO's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, ROBT's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Healthcare. ROBO is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.95%, versus 0.65% for ROBT. ROBO is up 11.02% year-to-date (YTD) with +$518M in YTD flows. ROBT performs better with 12.71% YTD performance, and -$525K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ROBO and ROBT 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 ROBT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ROBO ROBT | -4.05%-0.74% | -2.53%+8.59% | +11.02%+12.71% | +10.16%+3.39% | +69.03%+60.61% | +15.67%+8.18% |
| Flows | ROBO ROBT | +$30K-$9M | +$22M-$9M | +$518M-$525K | +$574M+$42M | +$191M+$143M | +$52M+$385M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ROBO ROBT | +20.56%+21.63% | +23.05%+23.84% | +20.18%+23.75% | +21.01%+25.57% |
| Max drawdown | ROBO ROBT | -11.57%-7.84% | -16.40%-21.30% | -26.68%-27.48% | -43.02%-43.11% |
| Max drawdown duration | ROBO ROBT | 71d22d | 147d210d | 164d134d | 1520d1665d |
Trading data
ROBO | ROBT | |
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $78.10 | $59.15 |
| Previous close 10/27/2026 | $77.18 | $58.62 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ROBO | ROBT | |
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| Last price | $78.10 | $59.15 |
| 1D performance | +1.19% | +0.90% |
| AuM | $1.93 B | $756.10 M |
| E/R | 0.95% | 0.65% |
Characteristics
ROBO | ROBT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Exchange Traded Concepts | First Trust |
| Benchmark | ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index | Nasdaq CTA Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Index |
| N° of holdings | 80 | 111 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 22, 2013 | February 21, 2018 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
ROBO
USA
43.05%
Japan
18.31%
Germany
10.33%
Taiwan
7.5%
Other
20.81%
ROBT
USA
65.8%
Japan
7.9%
Other
26.3%
Sectors
ROBO
Industrials
59.58%
Technology
29.31%
Other
11.1%
ROBT
Technology
52.1%
Industrials
24.03%
Healthcare
8.7%
Other
15.17%
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Diversification
ROBO
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
25.94%
ROBT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
28.36%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
ROBO
Illumina, Inc.
1.97%
AutoStore Holdings Ltd.
1.95%
GEA Group AG
1.86%
Zebra Technologies Corp.
1.85%
Advantech Co., Ltd.
1.78%
Samsara, Inc.
1.69%
Airtac International Group
1.68%
Nordson Corp.
1.67%
Emerson Electric Co.
1.67%
Ambarella, Inc.
1.67%
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
1.66%
Novanta, Inc.
1.64%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
1.63%
Hexagon AB
1.62%
Krones AG
1.59%
ROBT
Appian Corp.
2.46%
UiPath, Inc.
2.21%
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc.
2.20%
Workday, Inc.
1.94%
Salesforce, Inc.
1.93%
Oceaneering International, Inc.
1.92%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
1.84%
Illumina, Inc.
1.81%
SentinelOne, Inc.
1.78%
Dynatrace, Inc.
1.77%
Tempus AI, Inc.
1.76%
AutoStore Holdings Ltd.
1.73%
Cloudflare, Inc.
1.69%
Dassault Systèmes SE
1.68%
ServiceNow, Inc.
1.64%
Frequently asked questions about ROBO and ROBT
How have the ROBO and ROBT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 27, 2026, ROBO is up 11.02% year-to-date (YTD), while ROBT has returned 12.71%. That puts ROBT better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ROBO or ROBT?
Year-to-date, the ROBO ETF saw +$518M in flows, compared to -$525K for ROBT.
Which ETF is more volatile: ROBO or ROBT?
Over the past year, ROBO had a volatility of 23.05%, while ROBT experienced 23.84%.
Which ETF is bigger: ROBO or ROBT?
As of October 27, 2026, ROBO holds $1.93 B in assets under management (AUM), while ROBT manages $756.10 M.
What sectors do the ROBO and ROBT ETFs invest in?
ROBO leans toward sectors like Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, ROBT focuses on Technology, Industrials and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the ROBO ETF and ROBT ETF?
ROBO top holdings include Illumina, Inc., AutoStore Holdings Ltd. and GEA Group AG. ROBT holds in its top three: Appian Corp., UiPath, Inc. and CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: ROBO or ROBT?
ROBO holds 80 securities with 25.94% of its assets in the top 15. ROBT has 111 securities and a top 15 weight of 28.36%.
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