BLK · News · 20261021N
ETF Product Innovation
BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-10-21 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42 · In source text
BlackRock launched the iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF, ticker RBTX, on October 21, 2026. The actively managed ETF invests across the robotics value chain, including companies that develop, supply, service, enable or implement intelligent machines for physical-task automation. RBTX is managed by Tony Kim and Reid Menge of BlackRock’s Fundamental Equities Technology Team, which oversees more than $50 billion across AI and technology strategies, and charges a 0.65% expense ratio.
Key facts
- RBTX will be managed by Tony Kim and Reid Menge of BlackRock's Fundamental Equities Technology Team, who oversee more than $50 billion across AI and Technology strategies. source
- BlackRock launched the iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF (RBTX). source
- The iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF has ticker RBTX and began trading on NYSE Arca on October 21, 2026. source
- RBTX's performance benchmark is MSCI ACWI Net and its expense ratio is 0.65%. source
- Yahoo/UK reported that RBTX showed a positive after-hours gain on its initial trading day. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | The iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF has ticker RBTX and began trading on NYSE Arca on October 21, 2026. |
| revenue | positive | committed | — | RBTX's performance benchmark is MSCI ACWI Net and its expense ratio is 0.65%. |