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
$ 731.8 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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| TEMPUS AI INC | 1.7 % |
| ILLUMINA INC | 1.7 % |
| PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | 1.7 % |
| CALGON CARBON CORP | 1.7 % |
| GENTEX CORP | 1.7 % |
| OCEANEERING INTL INC | 1.6 % |
| DYNATRACE, INC. | 1.6 % |
| CADENCE DESIGN SYS INC | 1.6 % |
| UPSTART HOLDINGS, INC. | 1.6 % |
| NICE SYSTEMS LTD-SPONS ADR | 1.6 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 122 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 113 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $236,715 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 56.1% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 34.7% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 6.9% |
| Developed mkts. | 91.6% |
| Emerging mkts. | 7.5% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 66.3 % |
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JAPAN | 9.2 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 2.8 % |
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FRANCE | 2.7 % |
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China | 2.5 % |
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BRITAIN | 2.5 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 1.6 % |
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ISRAEL | 1.6 % |
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GERMANY | 1.5 % |
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TAIWAN | 1.4 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 06/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 8.5% | 16.5% | 15.3% | 7.2% | 0.7% | -- | -- | 7.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | -- | -- | 0.3% |
| Total Returns | 8.5% | 16.5% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 1.0% | -- | -- | 8.1% | Ann. Volatility | 27.7% | 24.8% | 26.5% | 24.3% | 25.5% | -- | -- | 25.6% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.68 | 72% |
| MSCI EAFE | 1.10 | 48% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.80 | 55% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 56 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $3 |
| Turnover | 0.4% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.17% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $55.18 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 55 |
| MACD/Signal | 0.16/0.11 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $58.01/$52.75 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO | ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 27.2% | +30 bp | +0.7% |
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | 24.5% | +3 bp | +1.7% |
| USRD | Themes US R&D Champions ETF | 21.3% | -36 bp | +2.5% |
| WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | 20.7% | -20 bp | +0.4% |
| BOTZ | Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | 20.3% | +4 bp | +0.7% |
| DTEC | ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | 20.3% | -15 bp | +2.6% |
| QTUM | Defiance Quantum ETF | 20.1% | -25 bp | +2.0% |
| GINN | Goldman Sachs Innovate Equity ETF | 20.0% | -13 bp | +2.4% |
| NYSX | Global X NYSE 100 ETF | 19.7% | -56 bp | -1.9% |
| DRUP | GraniteShares Nasdaq Select Disruptors ETF | 19.6% | -5 bp | +2.3% |
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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Based on closing prices from 7/10/2026
Peer Group Comparison
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Notes: Based on adjusted historical results for current fund constituents. May differ from results achieved by past fund constituents. Max P/E of 100x.
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ETF Research Center Rating
1.9%
ALTAR SCORE™
17th
PERCENTILE
AVOID
ETFRC RATING
There are 732 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.4% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. ROBT's ALTAR Score™ is approximately -1.0 standard
deviations above the category average. This places ROBT in the 17th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$68.92
PRICE TARGET
+22.4%
UPSIDE