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BOTZvsAIQETF Comparison

ETF 1
BOTZ

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF

This fund is part of
Robotics & Automation
+0.3%
VS
ETF 2
AIQ

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

This fund is part of
AI & Big Data
+0.81%

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) belongs to the Robotics & Automation segment. Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) is part of the AI & Big Data segment. BOTZ's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. In contrast, AIQ's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. Both BOTZ and AIQ have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68%. BOTZ is down -7.82% year-to-date (YTD) with +$119M in YTD flows. AIQ performs better with -6.39% YTD performance, and +$606M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BOTZ and AIQ below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BOTZ vs AIQ performance and flow charts

Performance

-12.0-10.0-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Mar 6Mar 13Mar 20Mar 27Apr 6

Cumulative Flows

-20 M0 M20 M40 M60 MMar 6Mar 13Mar 20Mar 27Apr 6

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/06/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BOTZ
AIQ
-8.70%-3.58%
-11.98%-9.40%
-7.82%-6.39%
+36.35%+48.22%
+37.78%+99.28%
-1.02%+63.78%
Flows
BOTZ
AIQ
-$22M+$9M
+$119M+$576M
+$119M+$606M
+$298M+$3.78B
+$704M+$6.21B
+$598M+$6.19B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BOTZ
AIQ
+23.22%+22.18%
+21.19%+22.01%
+20.44%+20.16%
+22.83%+22.95%
Max drawdown
BOTZ
AIQ
-18.16%-16.00%
-18.16%-16.00%
-28.42%-25.70%
-54.89%-44.31%
Max drawdown duration
BOTZ
AIQ
39d68d
39d68d
155d125d
1569d827d
Trading data

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BOTZ
AIQ
Last sale
4/7/2026 at 1:30 PM
$33.42
$47.83
Previous close
04/06/2026
$33.59
$47.75
Consolidated volume
04/06/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 4/7/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
BOTZ
AIQ
Last price
$33.42
$47.83
1D performance
-0.51%
+0.17%
AuM$3.02 B$7.45 B
E/R0.68%0.68%
Characteristics
BOTZ
AIQ
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XGlobal X
BenchmarkIndxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic IndexIndxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index
N° of holdings3572
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 12, 2016May 11, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BOTZ
USA
40.09%
Japan
31.37%
Switzerland
10.96%
Other
17.59%
AIQ
USA
72.88%
Republic of Korea
9.32%
Other
17.8%

Sectors

BOTZ
Industrials
45.14%
Information Techn.
33.24%
Health Care
8.74%
Other
12.88%
AIQ
Information Techn.
63.45%
Communication Ser.
12.15%
Other
24.4%
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Diversification

BOTZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.07%
AIQ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

49.51%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of February 28, 2026
BOTZ
NVIDIA
10.28%
ABB
10.22%
FANUC
9.47%
KEYENCE
6.27%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
5.79%
DAIFUKU
5.16%
SMC
4.39%
RAINBOW ROBOTICS INC
3.93%
COGNEX
3.10%
YASKAWA ELECTRIC
3.06%
JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES
2.70%
PEGASYSTEMS
2.57%
AEROVIRONMENT
2.42%
OMRON
2.38%
DYNATRACE INC
2.35%
AIQ
SK HYNIX
4.70%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
4.62%
US8740391003
3.60%
APPLE
3.44%
CISCO-T
3.29%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
3.27%
META PLATFORMS
3.18%
NETFLIX
3.17%
NVIDIA
3.13%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.10%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.91%
TESLA
2.85%
MICROSOFT-T
2.79%
AMAZON.COM INC
2.78%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
2.67%
Frequently asked questions about BOTZ and AIQ

How have the BOTZ and AIQ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 6, 2026, BOTZ is down -7.82% year-to-date (YTD), while AIQ has lost -6.39%. That puts AIQ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BOTZ or AIQ?

Year-to-date, the BOTZ ETF saw +$119M in flows, compared to +$606M for AIQ.

Which ETF is more volatile: BOTZ or AIQ?

Over the past year, BOTZ had a volatility of 21.19%, while AIQ experienced 22.01%.

Which ETF is bigger: BOTZ or AIQ?

As of April 6, 2026, BOTZ holds $3.02 B in assets under management (AUM), while AIQ manages $7.45 B.

What sectors do the BOTZ and AIQ ETFs invest in?

BOTZ leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. Meanwhile, AIQ focuses on Information Technology and Communication Services.

What are the top holdings of the BOTZ ETF and AIQ ETF?

BOTZ top holdings include NVIDIA, ABB and FANUC. AIQ holds in its top three: SK HYNIX, SAMSUNG ELECTR and US8740391003.

Which ETF is more diversified: BOTZ or AIQ?

BOTZ holds 45 securities with 74.07% of its assets in the top 15. AIQ has 81 securities and a top 15 weight of 49.51%.

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