VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT charges 0.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IBOT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IBOT vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | IBOT vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | IBOT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | IBOT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | IBOT vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBOT
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | IBOT vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | IBOT vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | IBOT vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | IBOT vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | IBOT vs SMH |
Top Performing IBOT Alternatives (YTD)
IBOT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | IBOT vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | IBOT vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | IBOT vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | IBOT vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | IBOT vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | IBOT vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | IBOT vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | IBOT vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | IBOT vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | IBOT vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBOT
IBOT alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | IBOT vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | IBOT vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | IBOT vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | IBOT vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | IBOT vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | IBOT vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | IBOT vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | IBOT vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | IBOT vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | IBOT vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | IBOT vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | IBOT vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | IBOT vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | IBOT vs DAPP | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | IBOT vs FLTR |
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