First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF (ROBT) Alternatives
First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF (ROBT) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ROBT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ROBT
ROBT charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ROBT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | ROBT vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | ROBT vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | ROBT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | ROBT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | ROBT vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ROBT
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | ROBT vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2024 | ROBT vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | ROBT vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | ROBT vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | ROBT vs SMH |
Top Performing ROBT Alternatives (YTD)
ROBT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 42.50% | Mar 13, 2025 | ROBT vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 29.15% | Mar 13, 2025 | ROBT vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.10% | Jun 23, 2005 | ROBT vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.05% | Aug 4, 2025 | ROBT vs TCAI | |
| ProShares Nanotechnology ETF | 18.28% | Oct 26, 2021 | ROBT vs TINY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ROBT
ROBT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.07% | Jan 27, 2022 | ROBT vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.26% | Jul 29, 2025 | ROBT vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.33% | Jul 12, 2021 | ROBT vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | ROBT vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.35% | Sep 23, 2004 | ROBT vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ROBT
ROBT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | ROBT vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | ROBT vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | ROBT vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | ROBT vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | ROBT vs PXQ |
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