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VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US92189Y4026
CUSIP
92189Y402
Issuer
VanEck
Inception Date
Apr 5, 2023
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
BlueStar® Robotics Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Robotics 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

VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) has returned 0.97% so far this year and 35.72% over the past 12 months.


VanEck Robotics ETF

1D
4.22%
1M
-12.19%
YTD
0.97%
6M
6.86%
1Y
35.72%
3Y*
5Y*
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 Apr 6, 2023, IBOT's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.54%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, IBOT closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.28%6.19%-12.19%0.97%
20254.48%-2.37%-6.22%-0.18%8.21%8.17%1.34%1.48%5.70%5.70%-2.58%2.78%28.57%
2024-0.40%8.53%2.49%-5.73%5.59%2.33%-0.71%0.17%0.55%-4.94%2.40%-3.14%6.39%
20231.72%5.65%6.90%0.32%-3.93%-6.76%-6.29%12.44%9.31%18.90%

Benchmark Metrics

VanEck Robotics ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.21%, beta of 1.27, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 10, 2023.

  • This ETF participated in 135.57% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 127.77% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.21% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
-2.21%
Beta
1.27
0.76
Upside Capture
127.77%
Downside Capture
135.57%

Expense Ratio

IBOT has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IBOT ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


IBOT Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
IBOT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IBOT Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
IBOT Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
IBOT Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
IBOT Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
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 VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IBOTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.40

0.90

+0.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.02

1.39

+0.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.03

1.40

+0.63

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.12

6.61

+1.52

Explore IBOT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

VanEck Robotics ETF provided a 0.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$0.20$0.20$1.15$0.82

Dividend yield

0.38%0.38%2.81%2.06%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Robotics 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$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.20
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.15$1.15
2023$0.82$0.82

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 VanEck Robotics 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 VanEck Robotics ETF was 25.39%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.

The current VanEck Robotics ETF drawdown is 13.23%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.39%Jul 17, 2024183Apr 8, 202555Jun 27, 2025238
-19.16%Jul 19, 202372Oct 27, 202339Dec 22, 2023111
-16.74%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-9.35%Mar 8, 202430Apr 19, 202426May 28, 202456
-9.27%Oct 30, 202516Nov 20, 202510Dec 5, 202526

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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