- ISIN
- US92189Y4026
- CUSIP
- 92189Y402
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Apr 5, 2023
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Technology Equities, Robotics
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- BlueStar® Robotics Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $98M
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Performance
IBOT Performance Chart
VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) is up 30.0% since the beginning of the year. IBOT is currently trading at $68 per share.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) has returned 29.95% so far this year and 57.89% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Robotics ETF
- 1D
- 2.79%
- 1M
- 3.75%
- YTD
- 29.95%
- 6M
- 31.32%
- 1Y
- 57.89%
- 3Y*
- 22.35%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
IBOT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 2023, IBOT's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +16.9%, 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 54% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.28% | 6.19% | -12.19% | 16.91% | 6.21% | 3.65% | 29.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.48% | -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% |
| 2023 | 2.20% | 5.65% | 6.90% | 0.32% | -3.93% | -6.76% | -6.29% | 12.44% | 9.31% | 19.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Robotics ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.27%, beta of 1.31, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 2023.
- This ETF captured 133.51% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.23% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 0.27%
- Beta
- 1.31
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 133.51%
- Downside Capture
- 120.23%
Expense Ratio
IBOT has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBOT ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) 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.
| IBOT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.55 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.39 | 2.66 | +0.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.71 | 11.86 | +1.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Robotics ETF provided a 0.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $1.15 | $0.82 |
Dividend yield | 0.29% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -25.39%Apr 2025 | 8mo 25d | 2mo 20d | 11mo 15dJul 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -19.16%Oct 2023 | 3mo 10d | 1mo 26d | 5mo 6dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.74%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 25d | 1mo 27dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.35%Apr 2024 | 1mo 12d | 1mo 9d | 2mo 21dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.27%Nov 2025 | 21d | 15d | 1mo 6dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IBOT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.39% | -56.78% | +31.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.74% | -9.10% | -7.64% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.39% | -18.90% | -6.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.49% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.00% | -10.72% | +5.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.13% | 2.03% | +2.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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