- Roundhill filed with the SEC to launch a Humanoid Robotics ETF.
- At least 80% of assets will go to qualifying humanoid robotics companies.
Roundhill Investments has filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new Humanoid Robotics ETF. This move follows its earlier success with ETFs focused on Bitcoin and generative AI. The New York-based firm aims to capitalize on growing investor interest in human-like machines.
Humanoid robotics involves machines that resemble and function like humans. These robots typically feature a head, torso, arms, and legs. Popular examples include Tesla’s Optimus and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robots. Roundhill’s proposed fund would invest in companies that are leading developments in this niche.
Roundhill Bets on Humanoid Robots
According to the filing, the ETF will target firms with fully functional commercial robots or those nearing production. It will also include companies providing essential technologies for humanoid robotics. Under normal conditions, the fund will allocate at least 80% of its net assets and borrowings to these companies.
Founded in 2018, Roundhill is recognized for launching thematic ETFs. Its lineup includes funds covering the metaverse, video games, and Bitcoin and Ethereum strategies. The firm has not disclosed which exchange the new ETF would list on. It also did not comment on the filing when contacted.
Although ETFs focused on AI and robotics exist, none concentrate solely on humanoid robots. Competitors like the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ) and ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO) target broader automation sectors. Roundhill’s ETF would be the first of its kind in the U.S. market.
This ETF proposal comes as interest in general-purpose robotics intensifies. Major firms like Tesla, Nvidia, OpenMind, Boston Dynamics, and Figure AI are accelerating their humanoid robot efforts. According to S&S Insider, the humanoid robotics market reached $2.21 billion in 2023. That figure is projected to surpass $76 billion by 2032.
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