BOTZvsROBOETF Comparison
ETF 1
BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
This fund is part of
Robotics & Automation
-2.46%
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Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ) and ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) belong to the same industry segment: Robotics & Automation. BOTZ's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals. In contrast, ROBO's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. BOTZ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68%, versus 0.95% for ROBO. BOTZ is up 1.72% year-to-date (YTD) with +$305M in YTD flows. ROBO performs better with 18.86% YTD performance, and +$536M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BOTZ and ROBO 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 ROBO performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BOTZ ROBO | +7.64%+6.31% | -7.32%-2.05% | +1.72%+18.86% | +8.92%+29.83% | +46.14%+58.03% | +7.37%+27.98% |
| Flows | BOTZ ROBO | +$74M+$59M | +$100M+$264M | +$305M+$536M | +$407M+$628M | +$446M+$159M | +$854M+$80M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BOTZ ROBO | +27.48%+28.70% | +23.60%+23.08% | +21.73%+20.06% | +23.61%+20.90% |
| Max drawdown | BOTZ ROBO | -17.38%-15.19% | -18.24%-16.05% | -28.42%-26.68% | -54.89%-43.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | BOTZ ROBO | 84d77d | 97d50d | 155d164d | 1569d1520d |
Trading data
BOTZ | ROBO | |
Last sale 8/19/2026 at 6:23 PM | $36.28 | $81.62 |
| Previous close 08/18/2026 | $36.55 | $81.82 |
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Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 8/19/2026 at 6:23 PM
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BOTZ | ROBO | |
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| Last price | $36.28 | $81.62 |
| 1D performance | -0.74% | -0.24% |
| AuM | $3.51 B | $2.09 B |
| E/R | 0.68% | 0.95% |
Characteristics
BOTZ | ROBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Global X | Exchange Traded Concepts |
| Benchmark | Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index | ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index |
| N° of holdings | 54 | 80 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 12, 2016 | October 22, 2013 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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Exposure
Countries
BOTZ
USA
31.15%
Japan
30.62%
China
18.29%
Switzerland
10.27%
Other
9.68%
ROBO
USA
42.4%
Japan
19.83%
Germany
9.99%
Other
27.78%
Sectors
BOTZ
Industrials
61.81%
Technology
15.08%
Consumer Cyclical.
10.63%
Healthcare
8.32%
Other
4.16%
ROBO
Industrials
60.81%
Technology
27.21%
Other
11.98%
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Diversification
BOTZ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
70.97%
ROBO
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
25.63%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
BOTZ
KEYENCE Corp.
9.71%
ABB Ltd.
9.70%
FANUC Corp.
8.58%
NVIDIA Corp.
8.31%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
6.39%
SMC Corp. (Japan)
4.37%
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd.
4.12%
Daifuku Co., Ltd.
3.60%
Robotechnik Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
2.68%
YASKAWA Electric Corp.
2.49%
Cognex Corp.
2.48%
Aurora Innovation, Inc.
2.38%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.30%
Tesla, Inc.
1.99%
Baidu, Inc.
1.86%
ROBO
Teradyne, Inc.
2.07%
Ambarella, Inc.
1.96%
Ouster, Inc.
1.93%
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
1.84%
Novanta, Inc.
1.73%
IPG Photonics Corp.
1.73%
Harmonic Drive Systems, Inc.
1.70%
FANUC Corp.
1.65%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
1.64%
JBT Marel Corp.
1.61%
ATS Corp.
1.56%
GEA Group AG
1.56%
SMC Corp. (Japan)
1.56%
Fuji Corp. (Machinery)
1.55%
Illumina, Inc.
1.54%
Frequently asked questions about BOTZ and ROBO
How have the BOTZ and ROBO ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 18, 2026, BOTZ is up 1.72% year-to-date (YTD), while ROBO has returned 18.86%. That puts ROBO better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BOTZ or ROBO?
Year-to-date, the BOTZ ETF saw +$305M in flows, compared to +$536M for ROBO.
Which ETF is more volatile: BOTZ or ROBO?
Over the past year, BOTZ had a volatility of 23.6%, while ROBO experienced 23.08%.
Which ETF is bigger: BOTZ or ROBO?
As of August 18, 2026, BOTZ holds $3.51 B in assets under management (AUM), while ROBO manages $2.09 B.
What sectors do the BOTZ and ROBO ETFs invest in?
BOTZ leans toward sectors like Industrials, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals. Meanwhile, ROBO focuses on Industrials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the BOTZ ETF and ROBO ETF?
BOTZ top holdings include KEYENCE Corp., ABB Ltd. and FANUC Corp.. ROBO holds in its top three: Teradyne, Inc., Ambarella, Inc. and Ouster, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: BOTZ or ROBO?
BOTZ holds 54 securities with 70.97% of its assets in the top 15. ROBO has 80 securities and a top 15 weight of 25.63%.
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