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Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US37954Y7159
CUSIP
37954Y715
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Sep 12, 2016
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) has returned -8.31% so far this year and 17.52% over the past 12 months.


Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF

1D
3.84%
1M
-14.86%
YTD
-8.31%
6M
-5.83%
1Y
17.52%
3Y*
9.59%
5Y*
-0.21%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 2016, BOTZ's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, BOTZ closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.01%4.56%-14.86%-8.31%
20253.85%-3.35%-11.26%0.35%8.19%5.92%2.51%0.24%5.60%6.77%-7.03%3.46%14.17%
20240.28%9.10%2.02%-6.07%3.01%0.37%-0.16%2.47%1.87%-1.21%5.07%-4.26%12.26%
202315.82%-1.09%8.33%-2.31%9.51%5.55%1.39%-8.27%-7.52%-7.89%16.07%7.85%38.97%
2022-17.36%-0.44%-1.89%-17.79%-0.00%-14.61%10.83%-8.53%-12.23%8.52%9.23%-4.11%-42.69%
20212.16%-0.68%-1.43%3.62%-0.26%2.22%-2.69%7.82%-0.27%3.04%-3.93%-0.72%8.65%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.82%, beta of 1.20, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2016.

  • This ETF participated in 129.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 117.47% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -3.82% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-3.82%
Beta
1.20
0.73
Upside Capture
117.47%
Downside Capture
129.37%

Expense Ratio

BOTZ has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BOTZ ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


BOTZ Risk / Return Rank: 3333
Overall Rank
BOTZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BOTZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 3737
Sortino Ratio Rank
BOTZ Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
BOTZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 3131
Calmar Ratio Rank
BOTZ Martin Ratio Rank: 3232
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BOTZBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.63

0.90

-0.26

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.11

1.39

-0.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.14

1.21

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.80

1.40

-0.60

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.94

6.61

-3.67

Explore BOTZ risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.252016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Dividend$0.24$0.24$0.04$0.06$0.05$0.06$0.06$0.18$0.24$0.00$0.01

Dividend yield

0.71%0.66%0.13%0.20%0.23%0.16%0.19%0.83%1.44%0.01%0.06%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.24
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF was 55.54%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 842 trading sessions.

The current Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF drawdown is 16.24%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-55.54%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022842Feb 25, 20261077
-43.52%Jan 24, 2018539Mar 16, 2020104Aug 12, 2020643
-19.34%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-13.52%Feb 16, 202115Mar 8, 2021118Aug 24, 2021133
-11.73%Sep 24, 20217Oct 4, 202123Nov 4, 202130

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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