ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO)
| Assets | $1.62B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| PE Ratio | 29.84 |
| Shares Out | 21.93M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 11.95% |
| Volume | 58,636 |
| Open | 75.94 |
| Previous Close | 75.16 |
| Day's Range | 75.80 - 76.38 |
| 52-Week Low | 46.26 |
| 52-Week High | 79.73 |
| Beta | 1.33 |
| Holdings | 90 |
| 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
17.44% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Teradyne, Inc. | TER | 2.17% |
| Investment Managers Series Trust II - Tradr 2X Long CELH Daily ETF | CELT | 1.97% |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. | ROK | 1.83% |
| IPG Photonics Corporation | IPGP | 1.68% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | ISRG | 1.67% |
| Fanuc Corporation | 6954 | 1.66% |
| Symbotic Inc. | SYM | 1.66% |
| Novanta Inc. | NOVT | 1.62% |
| Daifuku Co., Ltd. | 6383 | 1.59% |
| Hiwin Technologies Corporation | 2049 | 1.58% |
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 58.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.51%.
News
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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.