- ISIN
- US37954Y7159
- CUSIP
- 37954Y715
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Sep 12, 2016
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Robotics, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $3B
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Performance
BOTZ Performance Chart
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. BOTZ is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BOTZ shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,075.
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Returns By Period
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ) has returned 1.93% so far this year and 13.98% over the past 12 months.
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF
- 1D
- 0.76%
- 1M
- 1.90%
- 6M
- -3.40%
- YTD
- 1.93%
- 1Y
- 13.98%
- 3Y*
- 8.83%
- 5Y*
- 1.46%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 4.24%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 20.62%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
BOTZ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 2016, BOTZ's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.01% | 4.56% | -14.86% | 15.74% | 4.42% | -5.46% | -2.71% | 1.93% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.85% | -3.35% | -11.26% | 0.35% | 8.19% | 5.92% | 2.51% | 0.24% | 5.60% | 6.77% | -7.03% | 3.46% | 14.17% |
| 2024 | 0.28% | 9.10% | 2.02% | -6.07% | 3.01% | 0.37% | -0.16% | 2.47% | 1.87% | -1.21% | 5.07% | -4.26% | 12.26% |
| 2023 | 15.82% | -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% |
| 2021 | 2.16% | -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 -4.30%, beta of 1.21, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 13, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 131.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 117.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -4.30% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -4.30%
- Beta
- 1.21
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 117.40%
- Downside Capture
- 131.27%
Expense Ratio
BOTZ has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BOTZ ranks 20 for risk / return — below 20% 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.
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 S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BOTZ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.30 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.73 | 2.28 | -1.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.16 | 9.88 | -7.72 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF provided a 0.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.18 | $0.24 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.18 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.48% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | |||||
| 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 11.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -55.54%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 3y 4mo | 4y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -43.52%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 4mo 29d | 2y 6moJan 2018 - Aug 2020 |
2026 correction2026 | -19.34%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2021 correction2021 | -13.52%Mar 2021 | 20d | 5mo 19d | 6mo 9dFeb 2021 - Aug 2021 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.50%Jul 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 1mo 28dMay 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| BOTZ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.54% | -56.78% | +1.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.34% | -9.10% | -10.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.02% | -18.90% | -10.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.54% | -25.43% | -30.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.29% | -0.45% | -10.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.23% | -10.71% | -7.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.49% | 2.09% | +4.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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