Humanoid Robotics ETF Enters New Era with Industry-Low Expense Ratio

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The re-launch of the Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF (Ticker: BOTT) marks a significant milestone in the development of intelligent automation, attracting investor interest in the future of humanoid robotics. With a focus on companies at the forefront of human-interactive robots, autonomous systems, and assistive technologies, BOTT aims to provide low-cost exposure to the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics ecosystem. The ETF now tracks the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index NTR (SOLGHRB), which includes companies developing humanoid platforms, autonomous robotics, wearable and mobility-assist technologies, and the underlying AI, sensor, and computing architectures driving next-gen robotics.

Key Takeaways:

  • BOTT, the Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF, is one of 19 low-cost ETFs within the firm's lineup of thematic and fundamental funds.
  • The ETF offers exposure to companies leading the development of human-interactive robots, autonomous systems for industry and logistics, assistive technologies for healthcare, and AI and computing infrastructure.
  • BOTT now tracks the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index NTR (SOLGHRB), which aims to represent companies active across the humanoid robotics value chain.
  • The constituents of the index are weighted according to a Thematic Ranking Score system, with quarterly rebalancing.
  • BOTT has a low expense ratio of 0.35% and will continue to trade on NASDAQ.
  • The re-launch of BOTT marks a significant milestone in the development of intelligent automation, attracting investor interest in the future of humanoid robotics.
  • The ETF was among 19 Thematic funds launched by Themes ETFs since its debut in December 2023.
  • Themes ETFs currently include 15 thematic and 4 fundamental ETFs that span cutting-edge technologies and traditional industries.
  • BOTT is seeking to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance before fees and expenses of the SOLGHRB Index.

Statistics:

  • BOTT has an expense ratio of 0.35%.
  • The Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index NTR (SOLGHRB) aims to track the full humanoid robotics ecosystem, spanning service and assistive robots, industrial automation, and AI-enabled systems.
  • Themes ETFs have launched 19 Thematic funds since December 2023.
  • BOTT seeks to track the SOLGHRB Index, which includes over 100 constituents weighted according to a Thematic Ranking Score system.
  • The ETF rebalances quarterly, with index values disseminated at the end of the day.
  • ALPS Distributors, Inc is the distributor for the Themes ETFs Trust.
  • Investing in BOTT involves risks, including the possible loss of principal, concentration risk, and international investment risks.

Sources:

  • "Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF (BOTT) - Fund Details"
  • "Themes ETFs - Our Story"
  • "Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index NTR (SOLGHRB) - Product Description"
  • "Themes ETFs Trust - Prospectus"
  • "ALPS Distributors, Inc - Disclosures"