ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETFROBO
ROBO
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,745% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $572K | Put options by funds: $31K
0.25% less ownership
Funds ownership: 31.52% [Q4 2024] → 31.27% (-0.25%) [Q1 2025]
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 217 [Q4 2024] → 209 (-8) [Q1 2025]
17% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 30
30% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 47 | Existing positions reduced: 67
46% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $536M [Q4 2024] → $292M (-$245M) [Q1 2025]
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 2 (-2) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ROBO.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about ROBO published over the past 30 days
Positive
ETF Trends
15 hours ago
U.S.-Japan Tariff Deal Eases Investor Anxiety Over Robotics
Tariff news continue to dominate the 24-hour news cycle, and the latest deal struck with the U.S. and Japan should ease any potential investor anxiety over the robotics industry. Though tariff clouds were present, it never really dimmed the sunny outlook for the industry as a whole.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
The Case For ROBO ETF: Investing In Automation, Not Hype
ROBO ETF offers diversified exposure to robotics and automation, emphasizing both hardware and applications, with strong sector, market cap, and geographic diversification. The ETF's unique weighting by ROBO score—not market cap—allows smaller, innovative companies to contribute meaningfully, supporting long-term alpha generation. While recent performance has lagged AI-heavy peers, ROBO's purist automation focus and risk diversification make it a robust long-term portfolio stabilizer.
Positive
ETF Trends
4 weeks ago
The AI Arms Race Heats Up: June's Robotics & Automation Playbook
Below, we recount highlights from constituents of the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) and the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index (THNQ). Silicon Valley's Superintelligence Sprint Ending the quarter on a (highly expensive) note, META (META) launched new, human-capital-intensive, superintelligence labs.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Top AI & Robotics News You May Have Missed In April
The Artificial Intelligence and Robotics sectors saw significant developments in April 2025, impacting companies across various industries.
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Toyota News Reinforces M&A Tailwind for Robotics/Automation
The potential for M&A remains a tailwind for companies in the Robotics and Automation sector, as reinforced by headlines this week Toyota Motor Eyes Takeout of Toyota Industries Japan-based Toyota Industries saw its shares surge almost 23% on Monday after Toyota Motor's Chairman Akio Toyoda was reported to have discussed a potential ~$44 billion acquisition
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
Time to Buy? Robotics & Automation Valuations Fall Despite Constructive Outlook
Now could be an attractive entry point for investors looking to add exposure to the robotics and automation sector. The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) garnered a premium valuation relative to the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) for much of the past decade.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Tech Set to Surge on Tariff Pause: 5 ETF Picks
Investors seeking to tap the potential rally on tariff pause should invest in beaten-down tech ETFs.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
The Humanoid Revolution Walking Your Way: How Robots Are Stepping Out Of Science Fiction
By 2030, the global economy will face a staggering 50-million worker shortage. The first generation of robots revolutionised manufacturing but remained firmly caged.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
ROBO: Missing The Mark In These 3 Areas
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF is a sell due to its high fees and lack of strong holdings that will capture industry growth. ROBO's top holdings lack the size, scale, and R&D capacity compared to mega-cap tech companies like Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta. ROBO's high expense ratio of nearly 1% could cost investors significantly over time, particularly compared to lower fee ETFs.
Positive
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Play AI Investing Upside Without AI Firms in ROBO
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