Two Humanoid Robot ETFs Launch Targeting $5 Trillion AI Market

Two new ETFs targeting the humanoid robotics sector have recently launched, offering investors exposure to a market projected to exceed $5 trillion by 2050. The Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF (HUMN) is actively managed and focuses on companies developing humanoid robots or their enabling technologies, with significant holdings in Tesla, whose Optimus robot is already demonstrating practical applications, and Nvidia, a key provider of AI hardware. In contrast, the KraneShares Global Humanoid & Embodied Intelligence ETF (KOID) is a passively managed fund tracking the MerQube Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index and includes a broader range of 51 equally weighted global stocks involved in embodied intelligence, a subset of AI integrated into physical machines. Both ETFs reflect the growing investor interest in humanoid robotics, highlighting the transition from sci-fi concepts to real-world production and the potential reshaping of industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer services. While HUMN offers flexibility to shift with industry developments, KOID provides diversified global exposure. These funds represent frontier investments for those seeking to capitalize on the next wave of technological innovation beyond traditional AI applications.