ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF

ROBO

Market cap $1.18B

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The Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF is rated a Buy for its global diversification, long track record, and exposure to robotics innovation. ROBO offers a unique mix of mid- and small-cap international equities, with significant allocations to Asia and industry leaders like FANUY and KYCCF. AI advancements are accelerating automation, making both ROBO and the WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund ETF compelling complementary holdings.

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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.

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.