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Robotics & Automation Funds

This list of mutual funds and ETFs focuses on companies involved with the development and/or implementation of robotics technologies or those that are predicted to benefit most from a transition to a more automated world. This may include companies involved in providing industrial robotics solutions, as well as other commercial applications. Those firms that design, build, and/or operate robotic technology, including those focused on specific automotive technologies such as drones or 3D printing, may also be included.

Name	Medalist Rating Overall	Total Return 1 Year	Total Return 3 Year	Morningstar Return Rating Overall	Morningstar Risk Rating Overall	Adjusted Expense Ratio	Fund Size
ARK Autonomous Technology&Robotics ETF ARKQ		17.97%	−7.15%	Below Average	Above Average	0.750%	778.02 Mil
AlphaCentric Robotics and Automation A GNXAX		11.57%	−9.18%	Low	Average	1.650%	13.42 Mil
AlphaCentric Robotics and Automation C GNXCX		10.76%	−9.85%	Low	Average	2.400%	13.42 Mil
AlphaCentric Robotics and Automation I GNXIX		11.93%	−8.91%	Low	Average	1.400%	13.42 Mil
Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF FBOT		21.38%	−0.76%	Below Average	Above Average	0.500%	102.14 Mil
Gabelli Automation ETF GAST	—	17.56%	—	—	—	0.000%	5.25 Mil
Pacer BlueStar Engineering the Fut ETF BULD		16.73%	—	—	—	0.600%	863,726.00
ProShares S&P Kensho Smart Factories ETF MAKX		13.70%	−1.95%	Average	Above Average	0.580%	926,376.00
Robo Global® Robotics&Automation ETF ROBO		13.69%	−4.00%	Above Average	Above Average	0.950%	1.14 Bil
The 3D Printing ETF PRNT		1.80%	−17.24%	Low	Average	0.660%	96.94 Mil
Themes Robotics & Automation ETF BOTT		—	—	—	—	0.350%	557,755.00
VanEck Robotics ETF IBOT		29.06%	—	—	—	0.470%	15.42 Mil

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