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Invest in RBOT ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF (RBOT) units directly through Paasa.
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RBOT at a glance
- Price
- $21.83+$0.23 (1.06%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.4%
- Day range
- $21.73 – $21.94
- Assets
- $5.4B
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Holdings
- 158
- Launched
- 2016
- Dividends
- —
- 1 month
- +0.05%
- 6 months
- +45.44%
- YTD
- +33.11%
- 1 year
- +38.34%
- 5 years
- +65.76%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1SNOWFLAKE3.7%
- 2ADVANTEST3.5%
- 3ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES3.5%
- 4SERVICENOW3.3%
- 5SAP3.2%
- 6EMERSON ELECTRIC3.0%
- 7NVIDIA3.0%
- 8TERADYNE2.9%
- 9INTEL CORPORATION2.9%
- 10KEYENCE2.9%
RBOT holds 158 securities in total. These 10 are 32.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Technology73.8%
- Industrials23.0%
- Healthcare2.6%
- Consumer Cyclical0.1%
- Communication Services0.1%
- Basic Materials0.0%
Countries
- United States56.4%
- Japan13.6%
- Germany7.4%
- Switzerland5.7%
- Taiwan (Province of China)4.4%
- Canada2.7%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| 2B76XETRAiShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF | 0.4% | 4.8B |
| RBODLSEiShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF | 0.4% | 359.0M |
| 2B7FXETRAiShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF | 0.4% | 316.3M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in RBOT from India
Step 1
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Step 2
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Step 3
Search RBOT and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, RBOT, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in RBOT from India
What RBOT holds
This fund aims to replicate the performance of an index comprising companies in both developed and emerging markets. These businesses generate significant revenue from sectors dedicated to the creation and advancement of automated and robotic technologies.
Outside US estate tax
RBOT is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Hold a dollar asset
RBOT is priced in US dollars, so a weaker rupee adds to what it's worth in rupees. The rupee depreciated over 85% against the dollar between 2010 and 2025.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Why RBOT's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
RBOT is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
On the US shares the fund holds, the 15% US dividend withholding is paid inside the fund, and you cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
Capital gains are taxed in India the same way as on a US-listed ETF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy RBOT from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF (RBOT) through Paasa. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in US dollars. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and the units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
What does RBOT invest in?
iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF holds 158 securities. Its largest holdings are SNOWFLAKE (3.7%), ADVANTEST (3.5%) and ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (3.5%). Technology is its largest sector at 73.8%. The fund is domiciled in Ireland.
What is the expense ratio of RBOT?
iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.4% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $5.4B.
Is RBOT a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland. Because it is domiciled outside the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it. On the US shares the fund holds, the 15% US dividend withholding is paid inside the fund, and you cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell RBOT?
In India, gains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation, and gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are worked out in rupees at the USD/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.