AI ETF NYSE Arca: IRBO iShares (BlackRock)

iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO)

BlackRock's AI + robotics pick. 108 holdings, equal-weighted, global.

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✓ Reviewed by AI Decoded Editorial Team Updated March 2026

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Key Fund Stats

0.47%

Expense Ratio

Annual fee charged by the fund

$0.46B

Assets Under Management

Total fund AUM as of March 2026

108

Holdings

Number of positions in the fund

2018

Inception Year

Year the fund launched

-9.8%

YTD Return

Year-to-date performance (March 2026)

+11.6%

1-Year Return

Trailing 12-month performance

4/5

AI Exposure Score

Strong AI exposure with some diversification.

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⚡ About AI Exposure Score: Reflects how heavily this ETF tilts toward AI and automation revenue. 5 = nearly all holdings are AI-driven. 1 = AI is a minor theme. Editorial assessment — not a buy/sell signal.

What is IRBO?

IRBO is iShares' answer to the AI + robotics space — a broadly diversified, equal-weighted ETF tracking the NYSE FactSet Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Index. With 108 holdings across the US, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and Taiwan, it's one of the most globally diversified AI ETFs available.

Equal weighting means smaller AI companies get meaningful representation alongside NVIDIA and Microsoft. This makes IRBO better for capturing emerging AI leaders before they become mega-caps.

Top 5 Holdings

Holding	Weight
NVIDIA Corp	1.8%
Microsoft Corp	1.7%
Alphabet Inc	1.7%
Samsung Electronics	1.6%
Siemens AG	1.5%

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Upcoming Catalysts

Equal weighting reduces mega-cap concentration risk
Global mandate captures Japanese robotics (Fanuc, Yaskawa) and Korean AI (Samsung)
BlackRock institutional backing means strong liquidity management
Competitive 0.47% expense ratio for a specialized AI ETF

Key Risks

Equal weighting may underperform concentration in mega-cap AI bull markets
International holdings add currency, regulatory, and geopolitical risk
Small AUM ($460M) vs SOXX or QQQ — slightly wider spreads

Compare with Similar ETFs

BOTZ — The original AI & robotics ETF. Pure-play exposure to intelligent machines.
ROBO — The first robotics ETF. Industrial automation and AI across 13 sub-sectors.

Sources: iShares ETF page (March 2026), ETF.com

⚠️ Not financial advice. ETF data is for informational purposes only. Expense ratios, holdings, and returns change — verify current data on the fund issuer's website before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.