ROBO Global Quarterly Review Q4 2020

The ROBO Global Innovation Indices ended 2020 with a bang, largely outperforming global equities.

The Robotics & Automation Index (ROBO) returned 45.3% for the year, the Artificial Intelligence Index (THNQ) increased 68.2%, and the Healthcare Technology & Innovation Index (HTEC) rose 66.6%. While the turbocharging of digitization trends will likely continue in 2021, we also expect a broadening of the economic recovery and with M&A accelerating, the setup for robotics, AI and healthcare technologies looks attractive. In this report, we discuss key trends and big movers across our index portfolios.

We believe our portfolios are well positioned to continue to outperform in this environment, with significant international, small and mid-cap exposure, and a high level of M&A activity. The ROBO strategies are specifically focused on technology disruptors that are positioned to gain share as the digitalization of the economy accelerates, many of which have been massive beneficiaries of this shift—especially companies in the areas of artificial intelligence, factory and logistics automation, enterprise software, and healthcare technologies.

Turnkey Tech Investing: December 2020 Market Brief

By Bill Studebaker, CIO & President, ROBO Global

How Vocera Replaces Chaos with Quiet in Hospitals

By Nina Deka, Senior Research Analyst, ROBO Global

Ambarella: A case for a ‘boring’ investment strategy

By William Studebaker, President & CIO, ROBO Global, LLC

ROBO Brief: Ambarella's AI Capabilities, An IPO Frenzy & More

This week, we discuss Ambarella's growth into AI with its new computer vision capabilities, the major developments happening in the world of precision medicine, and the unprecedented valuation multiples of DoorDash and Airbnb. Please enjoy these insights from our research team.

Robotics and AI Trends: The 2021 Edition

By Bill Studebaker, President & CIO, ROBO Global

How Salesforce is Shaping the Future of Enterprise Software

By: Lisa Chai, Sr. Research Analyst

The Future of Robotics & AI Investing: A Q&A with MIT’s Daniela Rus

Jeremie Capron, director of research, and Lisa Chai, senior research analyst, had the opportunity to sit down with our ROBO Global strategic advisor Professor Daniela Rus, the director of MIT's Computer Science and AI lab, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy for Arts and Science.

Turnkey Tech Investing: November 2020 Market Brief

By Bill Studebaker, CIO & President, ROBO Global

ROBO Brief: E-Commerce & Exact Sciences Expands into Cancer Detection

This week, we explore all things e-commerce from the tremendous growth in online grocery as seen through Ocado's performance to the ambitious plans for online retailers heading into the holiday season. We also discuss the expansion of Exact Sciences into early cancer detection after the acquisition of Thrive. Please enjoy these insights from our research team.