ATLASFirst Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (ROBT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.63% and the yield is 0.02%. The ten largest holdings are 18% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ROBT
| Last price | $56.05 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $53.66 – $58.88 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.6% |
| Distribution yield | 0.02% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
ROBT fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Technology & innovation |
| Assets under management | $778M |
| Expense ratio | 0.63% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 44% |
| Inception | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics segments of the technology, industrial and other economic sectors.
ROBT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Illumina Inc ILMN | Healthcare | 1.96% |
| Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc RXRX | Healthcare | 2.01% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 1.91% |
| Ocado Group PLC OCDO | Consumer Defensive | 1.86% |
| SentinelOne Inc S | Technology | 1.86% |
| Cloudflare Inc NET | Technology | 1.73% |
| Dynatrace Holdings LLC DT | Technology | 1.83% |
| Synopsys Inc SNPS | Technology | 1.85% |
| Intuitive Surgical Inc ISRG | Healthcare | 1.66% |
| Tempus AI, Inc. Class A Common Stock TEM | Healthcare | 1.66% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ROBT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 54.1% |
| Industrials | 22.8% |
| Healthcare | 9.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.2% |
| Communication Services | 5.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.8% |
By region: North America 62.8%, Europe Developed 8.8%, Japan 8.3%, Asia Emerging 7.9%, Asia Developed 6.4%.
ROBT returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +11.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +15.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +2.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 20.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.50 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ROBT: frequently asked questions
What does ROBT invest in?
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Illumina Inc (2.0%), Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc (2.0%), Meta Platforms Inc. (1.9%), Ocado Group PLC (1.9%), SentinelOne Inc (1.9%).
What is the ROBT expense ratio?
0.63% a year: about $63.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ROBT dividend yield?
0.02%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ROBT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $53.66 to $58.88 from $56.05 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ROBT performed?
Year to date +14.1%, one year +11.5%, three years +15.2% a year, five years +2.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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