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
$ 676.3 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
Complete list +
| OCADO GROUP PLC | 2.2 % |
| RECURSION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CLASS A | 1.9 % |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC | 1.9 % |
| TEMPUS AI INC | 1.9 % |
| APPIAN CORPORATION CLASS A | 1.9 % |
| SPRINT CORP. | 1.9 % |
| DASSAULT SYSTEMES SA | 1.8 % |
| ILLUMINA INC | 1.8 % |
| INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | 1.8 % |
| C3.AI, INC. CLASS A | 1.8 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 119 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 121 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $305,444 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 58.9% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 28.2% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 9.2% |
| Developed mkts. | 87.8% |
| Emerging mkts. | 11.6% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 59.6 % |
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JAPAN | 8.4 % |
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CHINA | 6.1 % |
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BRITAIN | 3.9 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 3.6 % |
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FRANCE | 2.8 % |
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TAIWAN | 2.0 % |
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SWEDEN | 1.8 % |
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ISRAEL | 1.7 % |
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SWITZERLAND | 1.6 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 09/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 14.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.0% | -- | -- | 8.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | -- | -- | 0.3% |
| Total Returns | 14.2% | 12.0% | 16.6% | 13.8% | 2.3% | -- | -- | 8.5% | Ann. Volatility | 25.7% | 25.5% | 26.0% | 24.5% | 25.7% | -- | -- | 25.5% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 1.68 | 73% |
| MSCI EAFE | 1.09 | 46% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.72 | 52% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 46 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $2 |
| Turnover | 0.4% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.16% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $57.88 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 43 |
| MACD/Signal | -0.71/-0.43 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $60.73/$54.90 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.2% |
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 | 28.2% | +3 bp | +3.7% |
| ROBO | ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 25.9% | +30 bp | +1.1% |
| QTUM | Defiance Quantum ETF | 23.2% | -25 bp | +3.0% |
| DTEC | ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | 23.0% | -15 bp | +2.1% |
| RSPT | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | 22.9% | -25 bp | +4.6% |
| AGIX | KraneShares Artificial Intelligence and Technology ETF | 22.2% | +35 bp | +0.7% |
| JTEK | JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF | 21.8% | 0 bp | -0.2% |
| FWD | AB Disruptors ETF | 21.6% | 0 bp | +1.7% |
| TSNF | Truth Social American Next Frontiers ETF | 21.1% | 0 bp | -1.6% |
| IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | 20.8% | -28 bp | +3.2% |
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
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Based on closing prices from 11/6/2026
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
1.6%
ALTAR SCORE™
12nd
PERCENTILE
AVOID
ETFRC RATING
There are 746 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.8% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. ROBT's ALTAR Score™ is approximately -1.2 standard
deviations above the category average. This places ROBT in the 12nd percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$70.86
PRICE TARGET
+35.7%
UPSIDE