ROBT
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF
The First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF tracks a modified equal-weighted index of roughly 90 all-cap, global companies involved in artificial intelligence or robotics.
Global
EQUITY
Rules-Based
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 704.2 M
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
65 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | Yes |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
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| CLOUDFLARE INC CLASS A | 1.8 % |
| PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | 1.7 % |
| UPSTART HOLDINGS, INC. | 1.7 % |
| SYNOPSYS INC | 1.6 % |
| CISCO SYSTEMS INC | 1.6 % |
| C3.AI, INC. CLASS A | 1.6 % |
| SPRINT CORP. | 1.6 % |
| CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC | 1.6 % |
| AUTOSTORE HOLDINGS LTD. | 1.5 % |
| SOUNDHOUND AI, INC CLASS A | 1.5 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 123 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 110 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $236,715 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 58.1% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 28.0% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 8.6% |
| Developed mkts. | 91.8% |
| Emerging mkts. | 7.8% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 67.0 % |
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JAPAN | 8.7 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 3.0 % |
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China | 2.7 % |
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BRITAIN | 2.5 % |
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FRANCE | 2.4 % |
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TAIWAN | 1.8 % |
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NORWAY | 1.6 % |
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GERMANY | 1.4 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 1.4 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 04/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | -0.6% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 8.3% | -0.4% | -- | -- | 6.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | -- | -- | 0.2% |
| Total Returns | -0.6% | 24.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% | -0.2% | -- | -- | 7.1% | Ann. Volatility | 26.8% | 23.3% | 25.6% | 23.7% | 25.2% | -- | -- | 25.5% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.59 | 72% |
| MSCI EAFE | 1.11 | 48% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.91 | 52% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 60 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $3 |
| Turnover | 0.5% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.12% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $49.83 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 56 |
| MACD/Signal | 0.90/0.68 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $53.42/$46.24 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.6% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. ROBT |
Expenses vs. ROBT |
ALTAR Score™ vs. ROBT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | 27.4% | +3 bp | +1.5% |
| ROBO | ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 26.7% | +30 bp | +0.5% |
| RSPT | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | 24.9% | -25 bp | +2.6% |
| WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | 24.0% | -20 bp | +0.6% |
| QTUM | Defiance Quantum ETF | 22.1% | -25 bp | +2.2% |
| IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | 21.2% | -24 bp | +1.5% |
| NYSX | Global X NYSE 100 ETF | 21.1% | -56 bp | -1.9% |
| AGIX | KraneShares Artificial Intelligence and Technology ETF | 21.0% | +34 bp | -0.1% |
| QTEC | First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund | 20.9% | -8 bp | +1.3% |
| XNTK | State Street SPDR NYSE Technology ETF | 20.5% | -30 bp | +1.2% |
Risk and Returns: ROBT vs. Comps (1 YR)
Notes: Top 10 overlapping ETFs. Funds with insufficient history not shown. Some funds may overlap. Hover over data point for ticker symbol.
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Results & Estimates (USD)
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
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| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
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Based on closing prices from 5/8/2026
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Price-to-Earnings
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ETF Research Center Rating
1.9%
ALTAR SCORE™
18th
PERCENTILE
AVOID
ETFRC RATING
There are 585 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.3% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. ROBT's ALTAR Score™ is approximately -0.9 standard
deviations above the category average. This places ROBT in the 18th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$66.61
PRICE TARGET
+23.9%
UPSIDE