ROBO — Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF

ROBO Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in ROBO over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

ROBO Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: ROBO's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (Ticker: ROBO) is a thematic ETF, tracking a specific sector within the broader market. Issued by Robo Global, it is positioned as the third-largest ETF in its category, with 17 other ETFs also tracked. The fund has an overall rank of #395 out of 458 tracked ETFs, indicating a moderate position in the market. With an expense ratio of 0.95%, the fund is relatively cost-effective, and its dividend yield of 0.37% provides a modest income stream for investors. The fund's price stands at $81.17, and its assets under management (AUM) amount to $1.99B, suggesting a moderate level of investor adoption and liquidity.

The performance of ROBO shows a mixed picture across different time horizons. In the short term, the fund experienced a 1-day return of +0.28%, indicating stability. However, over the past week, it saw a -4.31% return, suggesting some volatility. Over the longer term, the fund has shown consistent growth, with a 1-year return of +30.73% and a 3-year return of +53.78%. This trend suggests that while the fund can experience short-term fluctuations, it has generally performed well over the past year and three years, indicating a potentially strong growth trajectory.

The Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) is labeled as having high volatility, which is reflected in its beta of 1.80, indicating that it is more sensitive to market movements compared to the broader market. Its Sharpe ratio of 0.95 suggests that the fund provides a good risk-adjusted return, meaning that for every unit of risk taken, it generates a decent return. The maximum drawdown of -27.92% indicates that the fund has experienced significant losses in the past, which is a risk for investors. Overall, these figures imply that ROBO is suitable for investors who are willing to accept higher risk in exchange for potentially higher returns, especially in a market that is favorable to its sector. However, it may not be ideal for risk-averse investors or those seeking more stable returns.

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ROBO Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 21.1% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how ROBO's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With ROBO

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ROBO's top 10 — ARKQ overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as ROBO's top 10 (1.8% of ROBO's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

ROBO Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.51% and average daily volume is 226K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.99B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: ROBO is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

ROBO Performance History

How ROBO Compares to Other Thematic ETFs