KraneShares Humanoid ETF (KOID) Joins LPL Financial's No-Transaction-Fee Platform

Core Insights - KraneShares has announced the addition of the KraneShares Global Humanoid & Embodied Intelligence Index ETF (KOID) to LPL Financial's No-Transaction-Fee platform, enhancing accessibility for over 22,000 financial advisors and their clients [1][2] Group 1: Product Overview - KOID provides exposure to the humanoid robotics ecosystem, which includes mechanical design, sensory perception, AI learning, and autonomous mobility, representing a transformative technology frontier [3][4] - The ETF aims to give investors differentiated exposure to both hardware and software that drive the evolution of embodied intelligence, which includes humanoid robot manufacturers and AI systems [4] Group 2: Market Potential - The fund targets companies involved in humanoid robots, autonomous systems, and embodied AI platforms across the U.S., Asia, and Europe, with projections indicating these sectors could exceed $5 trillion in annual revenue by 2050 [7] - The index methodology identifies firms positioned to benefit from the growing adoption of human-interactive robotics in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and services [7] Group 3: Broader Strategy - KraneShares has expanded its offerings on the LPL NTF platform to include 13 ETFs that cover emerging technologies, carbon markets, and various thematic investments, enhancing its distribution capabilities through a strategic partnership with InspereX [5][6]