The Best Robotics ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Robotics ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 10
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.71%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.37%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 20.69%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 22 / 100
The Best Robotics ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X China Robotics and AI ETF | China Equities, Robotics, Asia Pacific Equities | Aug 6, 2020 | 0.68% | -9.08% | — | 0.00% | 17 |
Best Robotics ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Robotics ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are IRBO (63) and IBOT (55).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF | 63 | 644.84M | Jun 2018 | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 55 | 93.39M | Apr 2023 | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 38 | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | 25 | 59.87M | Apr 2024 | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 22 | 80.71M | Jun 2025 |
Best-Performing Robotics ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Robotics ETFs is IRBO (9.57%).
Across the lineup, Robotics ETFs show an average 1-year return of 20.69% and an average 5-year return of 1.72%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF | 9.57% | 644.84M | Jun 2018 | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 7.58% | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 3.79% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 0.48% | 3.20B | Sep 2016 | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 0.45% | 704.30M | Feb 2018 |
Lowest-Cost Robotics ETFs
The top Robotics ETFs is BOTT (0.35%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.71%, Robotics ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | 0.35% | 59.87M | Apr 2024 | |
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF | 0.47% | 644.84M | Jun 2018 | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 0.47% | 93.39M | Apr 2023 | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 0.65% | 704.30M | Feb 2018 | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 0.68% | 3.20B | Sep 2016 |
Highest-Yield Robotics ETFs
The top Robotics ETFs is UBOT (1.20%).
Across the lineup, Robotics ETFs show an average dividend yield of 0.37%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 1.20% | 24.29M | Apr 2018 | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 0.73% | 80.71M | Jun 2025 | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 0.51% | 3.20B | Sep 2016 | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 0.38% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 0.32% | 93.39M | Apr 2023 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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