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ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF

65.50 USD
+0.21
0.32%
At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
0.32%
5 days
1.64%
1 month
2.6%
3 months
14.13%
6 months
16.92%
Year to date
16.47%
1 year
20.85%
5 years
35.25%
10 years
181.48%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

11% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 30 | Existing positions closed: 27

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $292M [Q1] → $311M (+$19.5M) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 209 [Q1] → 209 (+0) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 2 (+0) [Q2]

1.49% less ownership

Funds ownership: 31.27% [Q1] → 29.78% (-1.49%) [Q2]

51% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 32 | Existing positions reduced: 65

Financial journalist opinion

Negative
ETF Trends
28 days ago
The Coming Labor Crisis & America's Robot Revolution
 Amid the push to reshore, the United States faces a clear challenge when it comes to labor. Even though manufacturing has been contracting (PMI below 50 for more than two years), the U.S. still has 380,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs.
The Coming Labor Crisis & America's Robot Revolution
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
2 ETFs That Give You Exposure to the Latest Trends in Tech
Keeping up with the latest tech trends can be challenging, but doing so can allow you to rake in significant returns in the long run. The problem, however, is that even if you find the next big area of tech to focus on, you also have to decide which stock to buy, since not every business involved is going to be a winner.
2 ETFs That Give You Exposure to the Latest Trends in Tech
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
S&P 500 Hits 6,400 on AI Boom: ETFs in Focus
The S&P 500 tops 6,400 for the first time as large-cap tech and AI-fueled gains propel the index. Tap AI-based ETFs like AIQ and ARKQ.
S&P 500 Hits 6,400 on AI Boom: ETFs in Focus
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month 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.
U.S.-Japan Tariff Deal Eases Investor Anxiety Over Robotics
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
The Case For ROBO ETF: Investing In Automation, Not Hype
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months 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.
The AI Arms Race Heats Up: June's Robotics & Automation Playbook
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 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.
Top AI & Robotics News You May Have Missed In April
Positive
ETF Trends
4 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
Toyota News Reinforces M&A Tailwind for Robotics/Automation
Positive
ETF Trends
4 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.
Time to Buy? Robotics & Automation Valuations Fall Despite Constructive Outlook
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 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.
Tech Set to Surge on Tariff Pause: 5 ETF Picks
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