RBOT
Access Investing in Advanced Robotics Across the Global Economy
Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (RBOT) provides exposure to the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence (A.I.)
Key Features
• Growth Opportunity: Gain exposure to what is potentially one of the fastest-growing segments of the global economy
• Diversification: Little overlap in holdings with major broad stock indices and significant exposure to non-North American stocks
• Innovative Index Design: Stocks are selected using a rigorous research process
• Currency Hedged: All U.S. dollar exposure is currency hedged, making it a more currency efficient strategy for Canadian investors
• Potential Takeover Premiums: Companies about to experience corporate takeovers typically see their stock value increase
Investment Objective
RBOT seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index, net of expenses. The Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence. RBOT seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
Fund Details
Ticker
RBOT
Inception Date
November 28, 2017
Net Assets ?
$44,043,433
As at March 17, 2023
Consolidated Prior Day Volume ?
686
For March 17, 2023
Average Daily Trading Volume Over a 12 Month Period ?
4,049
As at March 17, 2023
Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
Investment Manager
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.
Eligibility
All Registered and Non-Registered Investment Accounts
Bloomberg Index Ticker
IBOTZ
Management Fee
0.45%
(Plus applicable sales tax)
Management Expense Ratio ?
0.60%
As at June 30, 2022
Currency
CAD
Currency Hedging
Seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times
LEI ?
549300TU2ZCNHKQYHD65
Distribution Metrics
Most Recent Distributions Per Unit
0.1055
Estimated Annualized Yield ?
0.53 %
12-Month Trailing Yield ?
0.46 %
Distribution Frequency
Annual
Reinvested Non-Cash Distributions
0.00128
Record Date
December 30, 2022
The NAV chart above only shows the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and identifies the various distributions made by the ETF, if any. The distributions are not treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future NAV values which will vary.
The Growth of 10K chart above is based on the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and represents the value of an initial investment into the ETF of $10,000 since its inception, on a total return basis. Distributions, if any, are treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses where paid by the fund. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future value which will vary.
Annualized Performance (%) *
| 1mo | 3mo | 6mo | YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | SIR** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF | -0.60 | 10.31 | 12.00 | 13.45 | -22.43 | 3.47 | -1.26 | -- | -1.19 | Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index | -0.40 | 11.82 | 13.96 | 14.30 | -19.68 | 6.15 | 0.13 | -- | 0.39 |
**Fund performance since inception on November 28, 2017, as at February 28, 2023
Calendar Year Performance (%) *
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF |
-- | -- | -- | -26.50 | 29.27 | 47.33 | 8.36 | -43.72 | Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index | -- | -- | -- | -27.30 | 32.08 | 51.98 | 9.83 | -42.10 |
From its inception on November 28, 2017, through July 3, 2018, RBOT (which was then listed under the ticker symbol “ROBO”) tracked the ROBO® Global Robotics and Automation Index (the “ROBO Index”). Effective July 4, 2018, the ETF’s underlying index changed to become the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index (the “IGRAIT Index”). Had RBOT continued to track the ROBO Index, its performance would have likely varied from its current performance, either positively or negatively (possibly significantly), consistent with the performance of the ROBO Index versus the IGRAIT Index.
Distributions
| Year | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Payment Amount | Reinvested Non-Cash Distributions | Distribution Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12/29/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/12/2023 | 0.1055 | 0.00128 | Annual |
| 2021 | 12/30/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 01/13/2022 | 0.01614 | — | Annual |
| 2020 | 12/30/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 01/13/2021 | 0.05573 | — | |
| 2019 | 12/30/2019 | 12/31/2019 | 01/13/2020 | 0.1522 | — | Annual |
| 2018 | 12/28/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/11/2019 | 0.0264 | — | Annual |
Sector Allocation
As at February 28, 2023| Industrial Services | 42.93% |
| Information Technology | 41.94% |
| Health Care | 12.66% |
| Consumer Goods | 1.08% |
| Financial | 0.70% |
| Energy | 0.69% |
Geographic Exposure
As at February 28, 2023| United States | 43.05% |
| Japan | 35.67% |
| Switzerland | 11.87% |
| Norway | 3.10% |
| Canada | 1.64% |
| Britain | 1.48% |
| South Korea | 1.37% |
| Finland | 1.24% |
| Israel | 0.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at March 17, 2023| Security Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corp | 8.71% |
| Keyence Corp | 8.33% |
| Intuitive Surgical Inc | 8.20% |
| Fanuc Corp | 7.93% |
| Abb Ltd - ADR | 7.58% |
| Omron Corp | 4.63% |
| Yaskawa Electric Corp | 4.58% |
| SMC Corp | 4.47% |
| Cognex Corp | 4.19% |
| Dynatrace Inc | 4.08% |
Holdings are subject to change. Download full prior business day: Holdings
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At a Glance
Access Investing in Advanced Robotics Across the Global Economy
Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (RBOT) provides exposure to the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index. The Index is designed to measure the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence (A.I.)
Key Features
• Growth Opportunity: Gain exposure to what is potentially one of the fastest-growing segments of the global economy
• Diversification: Little overlap in holdings with major broad stock indices and significant exposure to non-North American stocks
• Innovative Index Design: Stocks are selected using a rigorous research process
• Currency Hedged: All U.S. dollar exposure is currency hedged, making it a more currency efficient strategy for Canadian investors
• Potential Takeover Premiums: Companies about to experience corporate takeovers typically see their stock value increase
Product Facts
Investment Objective
RBOT seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index, net of expenses. The Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence. RBOT seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
Fund Details
Ticker
RBOT
Inception Date
November 28, 2017
Net Assets ?
$44,043,433
As at March 17, 2023
Consolidated Prior Day Volume ?
686
For March 17, 2023
Average Daily Trading Volume Over a 12 Month Period ?
4,049
As at March 17, 2023
Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
Investment Manager
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.
Eligibility
All Registered and Non-Registered Investment Accounts
Bloomberg Index Ticker
IBOTZ
Management Fee
0.45%
(Plus applicable sales tax)
Management Expense Ratio ?
0.60%
As at June 30, 2022
Currency
CAD
Currency Hedging
Seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times
LEI ?
549300TU2ZCNHKQYHD65
Distribution Metrics
Most Recent Distributions Per Unit
0.1055
Estimated Annualized Yield ?
0.53%
12-Month Trailing Yield ?
0.46%
Distribution Frequency
Annual
Reinvested Non-Cash Distributions
0.00128
Record Date
December 30, 2022
The NAV chart above only shows the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and identifies the various distributions made by the ETF, if any. The distributions are not treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future NAV values which will vary.
The Growth of 10K chart above is based on the historical daily net asset value per unit (NAV) of the ETF, and represents the value of an initial investment into the ETF of $10,000 since its inception, on a total return basis. Distributions, if any, are treated as reinvested, and it does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder. The NAV values do contemplate management fees and other fund expenses where paid by the fund. The chart is not a performance chart and is not indicative of future value which will vary.
Performance & Distributions
Annualized Performance (%) *
| 1mo | 3mo | 6mo | YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | SIR** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF | -0.60 | 10.31 | 12.00 | 13.45 | -22.43 | 3.47 | -1.26 | -- | -1.19 | Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index | -0.40 | 11.82 | 13.96 | 14.30 | -19.68 | 6.15 | 0.13 | -- | 0.39 |
**Fund performance since inception on November 28, 2017, as at February 28, 2023
Calendar Year Performance (%)
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF | -- | -- | -- | -26.50 | 29.27 | 47.33 | 8.36 | -43.72 | Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index | -- | -- | -- | -27.30 | 32.08 | 51.98 | 9.83 | -42.10 |
From its inception on November 28, 2017, through July 3, 2018, RBOT (which was then listed under the ticker symbol “ROBO”) tracked the ROBO® Global Robotics and Automation Index (the “ROBO Index”). Effective July 4, 2018, the ETF’s underlying index changed to become the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index (the “IGRAIT Index”). Had RBOT continued to track the ROBO Index, its performance would have likely varied from its current performance, either positively or negatively (possibly significantly), consistent with the performance of the ROBO Index versus the IGRAIT Index.
Distributions
| Year | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Payment Amount | Reinvested Non-Cash Distributions | Distribution Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12/29/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 01/12/2023 | 0.1055 | 0.00128 | Annual |
| 2021 | 12/30/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 01/13/2022 | 0.01614 | Annual | |
| 2020 | 12/30/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 01/13/2021 | 0.05573 | ||
| 2019 | 12/30/2019 | 12/31/2019 | 01/13/2020 | 0.1522 | Annual | |
| 2018 | 12/28/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 01/11/2019 | 0.0264 | Annual |
Holdings
Sector Allocation
As at February 28, 2023| Industrial Services | 42.93% |
| Information Technology | 41.94% |
| Health Care | 12.66% |
| Consumer Goods | 1.08% |
| Financial | 0.70% |
| Energy | 0.69% |
Geographic Exposure
As at February 28, 2023| United States | 43.05% |
| Japan | 35.67% |
| Switzerland | 11.87% |
| Norway | 3.10% |
| Canada | 1.64% |
| Britain | 1.48% |
| South Korea | 1.37% |
| Finland | 1.24% |
| Israel | 0.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at March 17, 2023| Security Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corp | 8.71% |
| Keyence Corp | 8.33% |
| Intuitive Surgical Inc | 8.20% |
| Fanuc Corp | 7.93% |
| Abb Ltd - ADR | 7.58% |
| Omron Corp | 4.63% |
| Yaskawa Electric Corp | 4.58% |
| SMC Corp | 4.47% |
| Cognex Corp | 4.19% |
| Dynatrace Inc | 4.08% |
Holdings are subject to change. Download full prior business day: Holdings
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