- ‘iiwa’ the robot, opens London trading
- Marks the launch of ROBO-STOX Global Robotics and Automation ETF
- First European ETF providing exposure to the global robotics and automation sector
London Stock Exchange today welcomes the first global robotics and automation ETF to its markets. The ROBO-STOX® Global Robotics and Automation GO UCITS ETF launched by ETF Securities, and ROBO-STOX®, the robotics and automation investment research company, gives investors the opportunity to gain exposure to a new and rapidly evolving industry sector.
To celebrate the listing, ‘iiwa’, one of the world’s most advanced robots, capable of ultra-sensitive robot-human interaction, was welcomed to open trading at a special ceremony at London Stock Exchange this morning.
Lida Eslami, Exchange Traded Product specialist, London Stock Exchange, said:
“We have over a thousand ETPs on London Stock Exchange, offering investors exposure to a vast range of underlyings. This exemplifies the industry’s fantastic growth story and London’s ability to offer the widest diversity of products. We are delighted to welcome the ROBO-STOX® Global Robotics and Automation GO UCITS ETF to London today, another example of innovation on our markets.”