ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO)
| Assets | $1.69B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| PE Ratio | 33.19 |
| Shares Out | 21.68M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 12.54% |
| Volume | 205,990 |
| Open | 77.50 |
| Previous Close | 77.74 |
| Day's Range | 77.50 - 78.87 |
| 52-Week Low | 43.17 |
| 52-Week High | 78.87 |
| Beta | 1.30 |
| Holdings | 89 |
| Inception Date | Oct 22, 2013 |
About ROBO
Fund Home PageThe ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund tracks a global index of companies involved in robotics and automation. The portfolio utilizes a tiered weighting strategy. ROBO was launched on Oct 22, 2013 and is issued by Exchange Traded Concepts.
Top 10 Holdings
19.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IPG Photonics Corporation | IPGP | 2.33% |
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 2.29% |
| Fuji Corporation | 6134 | 2.25% |
| Novanta Inc. | NOVT | 1.93% |
| Koh Young Technology Inc. | 098460 | 1.87% |
| Jenoptik AG | JEN | 1.79% |
| Airtac International Group | 1590 | 1.77% |
| Fanuc Corporation | 6954 | 1.76% |
| SMC Corporation | 6273 | 1.73% |
| Daifuku Co., Ltd. | 6383 | 1.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.29218 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.30875 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.02815 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $0.1231 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Dec 28, 2020 | $0.1192 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Dec 24, 2019 | $0.1558 | Dec 31, 2019 |
Performance
ROBO had a total return of 31.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.03%.
News
Exchange to Feature Ameca, an Advanced Robot
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Midway Through the Robotics Earnings Season: Discipline Rewarded, Recovery Broadening
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The domestic robotics industry received a significant legislative nod this week as Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif.
AI Robotics Investment Opportunities Extend Beyond Big Tech
The artificial intelligence and robotics investment opportunity extends far beyond the headline-grabbing tech giants, offering exposure to a diverse ecosystem of enablers and application developers th...
Why AI Is the Engine Driving Robotics in 2026
For years, the conversation around robotics felt like a “someday” story for many financial advisors. However, new polling data from VettaFi reveals a massive shift in sentiment.
Expert Insights on Navigating the Tech-Driven ‘Physical AI' Up-Cycle
VettaFi recently sat down with Morten Paulsen, head of research for robotics & machinery at CLSA, to discuss the transition of physical AI into a tech-driven industrial up-cycle. Paulsen projects that...
ETF Prime: 5 ETF Stories to Watch as 2026 Gets Underway
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Robotics ETFs Or EV ETFs: The Safer Bet For 2026?
Thematic investors are split between two big future bets: robotics and electric vehicles.
ROBO: A Different Vision To Understand Its True Nature
ROBO is the first ETF in the world dedicated to robotics and automation, one of the few that in my opinion really manages to isolate the robotics trend. This, however, comes at a cost, high, equal to ...
ROBO: Industrial Automation Strategy For Industry 4.0
ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF earns a "Buy" rating, targeting 3%-5% allocation for exposure to secular growth trends in industrial automation and robotics. ROBO offers diversified glob...
Why The U.S.-China AI Arms Race Is Entering A Critical New Phase
The U.S.-China AI race is intensifying, with China rapidly closing the gap in patents, power capacity, and AI model efficiency. U.S. firms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Alphabet still lead in high-value...
Jetsons Becoming Real Life? Zeno Mercer's Bullish Robotics Case & Using ROBO ETF
VettaFi's Zeno Mercer sees robotics booming toward a $7 trillion industry. A.I.'s acceleration adds to his case that robotics is here to stay.
ROBO: Strong Pick In Robotic Automation, But Consider It Alongside These AI-Focused ETFs
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
AI Infrastructure Stocks Drop
The Nasdaq is down well over 3% as of this writing, with AI hardware names driving the declines. The main AI infrastructure stock, Nvidia, is down roughly 20% over the last two trading days, which equ...
ETFs & Stocks to Measure A.I. Growth in Robotics
Zeno Mercer of VettaFi talks about investment strategies to consider as the A.I. race ramps up in robotics.
ROBO: Bet On The Consumers, Not The Innovators
The ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF is too diversified, failing to outperform the S&P 500 over multiple time frames. The real beneficiaries of automation are the users, not the creators,...
Top 6 Humanoid Robot Companies To Consider As A New Trend Potentially Takes Off
The global market for humanoid robots is projected to reach $38 billion by 2035, with potential shipments of 1.4 million to 6.5 million units per year. Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot is leading the wa...