BOTZvsROBOETF Comparison
ETF 1
BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
This fund is part of
Robotics & Automation
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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. BOTZ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68%, versus 0.95% for ROBO. BOTZ is up 3.62% year-to-date (YTD) with +$230M in YTD flows. ROBO performs better with 21.07% YTD performance, and +$447M 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 07/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BOTZ ROBO | -7.28%-6.55% | +13.00%+21.49% | +3.62%+21.07% | +16.27%+39.52% | +31.19%+44.33% | +9.22%+30.04% |
| Flows | BOTZ ROBO | -$2M+$118M | +$111M+$203M | +$230M+$447M | +$373M+$524M | +$329M+$68M | +$728M-$33M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BOTZ ROBO | +26.97%+27.54% | +22.48%+21.54% | +21.38%+19.55% | +23.33%+20.52% |
| Max drawdown | BOTZ ROBO | -12.67%-10.39% | -18.16%-16.05% | -28.42%-26.68% | -54.89%-43.02% |
| Max drawdown duration | BOTZ ROBO | 50d30d | 68d50d | 155d164d | 1569d1520d |
Trading data
BOTZ | ROBO | |
Last sale 7/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $37.39 | $83.39 |
| Previous close 07/02/2026 | $38.06 | $85.39 |
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BOTZ | ROBO | |
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| Last price | $37.39 | $83.39 |
| 1D performance | -1.76% | -2.34% |
| AuM | $3.49 B | $2.03 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 | - |
| 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
30.72%
Japan
29.85%
China
19.38%
Switzerland
9.5%
Other
10.55%
ROBO
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Sectors
BOTZ
Industrials
60.85%
Technology
15.39%
Consumer Cyclical.
11.16%
Healthcare
7.99%
Other
4.61%
ROBO
Data will be available soon
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Diversification
BOTZ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
69.48%
ROBO
Data will be available soon
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
BOTZ
KEYENCE Corp.
9.26%
ABB Ltd.
8.99%
FANUC Corp.
8.94%
NVIDIA Corp.
8.24%
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
6.12%
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd.
4.30%
SMC Corp. (Japan)
3.99%
Daifuku Co., Ltd.
3.50%
Robotechnik Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
2.72%
YASKAWA Electric Corp.
2.42%
Aurora Innovation, Inc.
2.42%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.26%
Cognex Corp.
2.19%
AeroVironment, Inc.
2.08%
Baidu, Inc.
2.05%
ROBO
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about BOTZ and ROBO
How have the BOTZ and ROBO ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 2, 2026, BOTZ is up 3.62% year-to-date (YTD), while ROBO has returned 21.07%. 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 +$230M in flows, compared to +$447M for ROBO.
Which ETF is more volatile: BOTZ or ROBO?
Over the past year, BOTZ had a volatility of 22.48%, while ROBO experienced 21.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: BOTZ or ROBO?
As of July 2, 2026, BOTZ holds $3.49 B in assets under management (AUM), while ROBO manages $2.03 B.
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