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- Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ASX:ROBO) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index, providing investors with exposure to companies positioned to benefit from the increased adoption and utilization of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies worldwide; these include firms engaged in industrial robotics and automation, non-industrial robots, and autonomous vehicles. The ETF primarily invests in global public equities across these sectors, with a portfolio diversified among robotics developers, automation enablers, and related innovators serving industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and transportation. It offers investors a passive investment vehicle with a management expense ratio of approximately 0.69%, distributing income semi-annually, and maintains a market capitalization of around A$258 million as of late 2025. Launched on the ASX on 13 September 2017 and managed by Global X Management (AUS) Limited, the ETF is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, at Level 9, 115 Pitt Street. Geographically, it provides broad international exposure, with underlying holdings spanning developed markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking thematic growth in automation and AI-driven innovation. The responsible entity oversees operations, ensuring compliance with Australian financial regulations while benchmarking performance against global indices like the MSCI World ex-Australia. In recent developments, the ETF reported a return to profitability in fiscal year 2025 with net profit after tax of A$24 million, following a loss in 2024, reflecting improved market conditions in robotics and AI sectors amid upward earnings revisions for 2024-2025. It distributed 18.23 cents per unit in July 2025, up from 15.2 cents in 2024, signaling sustained income generation capabilities. Ongoing portfolio rebalancing aligns with evolving industry trends, including advancements in autonomous technologies, while the addition of non-executive director Emanual Damianakis in August 2024 strengthens governance oversight. No major acquisitions, partnerships, or structural changes were announced for the ETF in 2024-2025, maintaining its focus on the core index strategy.