VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IBOT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT charges 0.47% annually. There are 54 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | IBOT vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | IBOT vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | IBOT vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | IBOT vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IBOT vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 71. There are 27 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | IBOT vs ASMH | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 93 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | IBOT vs GOOX | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IBOT vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | IBOT vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 90 | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | IBOT vs PSI |
Top Performing IBOT Alternatives (YTD)
IBOT is at 24.65% YTD. There are 58 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 107.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 107.29% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IBOT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 81.53% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | IBOT vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 76.39% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | IBOT vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 72.78% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | IBOT vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 70.98% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IBOT vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT has 25.09% 1-year volatility. There are 49 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 14.04% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | IBOT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.25% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IBOT vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | IBOT vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.63% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | IBOT vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.83% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | IBOT vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.74%. There are 29 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | IBOT vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | IBOT vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | IBOT vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | IBOT vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | IBOT vs XLKI |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 51.46% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | IBOT vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 36 | -11.33% | 22.65B | May 2006 | IBOT vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 13 | -10.20% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | IBOT vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 38 | -13.28% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | IBOT vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | 5.78% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | IBOT vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 68 | 45.86% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | IBOT vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 33 | -8.51% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | IBOT vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -4.84% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | IBOT vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.01% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | IBOT vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | IBOT vs FLTR |
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Investors most often compare IBOT with ROBO, BOTZ, IRBO. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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