u/Lil_Hater112 ·
Reddit — r/ValueInvesting
· May 22, 2026 at 05:05
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The post argues that Physical AI (humanoid/industrial robotics) is the next major hype cycle, citing Jensen Huang’s NVDA earnings call, Intel’s CEO comments, and Elon Musk’s pivot from Tesla S/X to Optimus robot scaling.
Author’s thesis: hardware “picks and shovels” for Physical AI are currently value plays; they are heavily invested in robotics ETFs (70% KOID, 15% WPAI, remainder in LITU/ROBT/BOTZ).
Quality assessment: speculative but supported by recent earnings context and Musk’s actions; not deep fundamental DD, but a thematic conviction play with explicit position disclosure.
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[https://media.stocktwits-cdn.com/api/3/media/12412125/default.webp](https://media.stocktwits-cdn.com/api/3/media/12412125/default.webp) \- Intel CEO says the next step is Physical AI
[https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-nvidia-q1-2027-beats-expectations-stock-rises-93CH-4702696](https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-nvidia-q1-2027-beats-expectations-stock-rises-93CH-4702696) \- Jensen hyping up Physical AI
[https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/nvidia-huang-ignites-asia-tech-075037762.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/nvidia-huang-ignites-asia-tech-075037762.html) \- Asia went up after nvidia earnings
[https://kraneshares.com/a-complete-guide-to-unitree-robotics-2026-ipo-why-it-matters-for-star-market-etf-kstr-humanoid-robotics-etf-koid/](https://kraneshares.com/a-complete-guide-to-unitree-robotics-2026-ipo-why-it-matters-for-star-market-etf-kstr-humanoid-robotics-etf-koid/) \- China biggest sellers atm for robots that increased last years by a lot
But, the BIGGEST tell for me that this could very well be next hype cycle is Elon Musk stopping S and X and starting Optimus building at scale. We all know how the Musk Hype can very well swing hundreds of billions around . I don't necessarily invest in Tsla for it, but I think he can start a cycle on robots.
Personally, I own 70% [https://kraneshares.com/etf/koid/](https://kraneshares.com/etf/koid/) (they have a very good presentation on the website that sums up everything), 15% WPAI, and 5% each litu robo botz( gbp equivalents)
Picks and Shovels for Hardware Physical AI atm are value plays if u believe in this imo
Author’s second largest holding at 15% WPAI (Global X Robotics & AI ETF); complements KOID with broader AI/automation exposure. WPAI offers diversified exposure across robotics, automation, and AI hardware, capturing the “Physical AI” theme without single-stock risk. Secondary ETF play on the same thesis, lower conviction but still author’s explicit position. Lower beta than pure-play robotics; ETF expenses; thematic crowding.
Author holds 70% of portfolio in KOID, which tracks humanoid robotics and has a “complete guide” linking to Unitree Robotics’ upcoming IPO; NVDA and TSLA are hyping Physical AI. If Musk/Optimus and Jensen’s “next wave” narrative gain mainstream traction, robotics ETFs like KOID could re-rate as thematic momentum flows in. High-conviction thematic bet on Physical AI infrastructure via a concentrated robotics ETF; positions are large and explicit. Narrative fails to materialize; robotics IPOs disappoint; Tesla Optimus delays; broader tech sell-off.
This Reddit post, published May 22, 2026,
features u/Lil_Hater112
discussing WPAI, KOID.
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