- ISIN
- US46435U5561
- CUSIP
- 46435U556
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 26, 2018
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Robotics, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NYSE FactSet Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Index
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $645M
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Performance
IRBO Performance Chart
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) is up 66.1% since the beginning of the year. IRBO is currently trading at $80 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IRBO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,936.
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Returns By Period
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) has returned 66.09% so far this year and 112.42% over the past 12 months.
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF
- 1D
- -0.90%
- 1M
- 26.10%
- YTD
- 66.09%
- 6M
- 63.47%
- 1Y
- 112.42%
- 3Y*
- 36.54%
- 5Y*
- 14.13%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
IRBO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 28, 2018, IRBO's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +33.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, IRBO closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.91% | -0.97% | -8.78% | 33.12% | 20.54% | 7.18% | 66.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.86% | -7.41% | -12.61% | 2.89% | 13.78% | 11.35% | 5.98% | -1.77% | 7.26% | 11.64% | -6.97% | 1.32% | 29.97% |
| 2024 | -5.71% | 4.58% | 0.97% | -5.82% | 3.49% | -0.52% | 0.96% | -0.06% | 2.24% | -2.19% | 10.66% | 0.21% | 8.02% |
| 2023 | 16.92% | -0.30% | 5.44% | -6.82% | 5.20% | 7.92% | 4.84% | -7.25% | -4.95% | -5.86% | 13.91% | 5.80% | 36.37% |
| 2022 | -11.20% | -3.99% | -2.55% | -14.31% | -0.81% | -9.14% | 7.15% | -3.04% | -13.22% | 1.89% | 10.21% | -4.39% | -37.89% |
| 2021 | 9.76% | 5.65% | -6.62% | 0.60% | -1.08% | 4.78% | -3.41% | 2.70% | -4.90% | 6.14% | -3.03% | -3.02% | 6.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.60%, beta of 1.18, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 29, 2018.
- This ETF captured 127.88% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.41% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.60% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.60%
- Beta
- 1.18
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 127.88%
- Downside Capture
- 113.41%
Expense Ratio
IRBO has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IRBO ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| IRBO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.41 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.01 | 2.93 | +3.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.88 | 13.52 | +7.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.30 | $0.19 | $1.00 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.50% | 0.88% | 0.75% | 2.41% | 0.53% | 0.69% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $1.00 |
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 iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector 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 iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF was 54.50%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 747 trading sessions.
The current iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF drawdown is 0.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -54.50%Oct 2022 | 1y 7mo | 2y 12mo | 4y 7moFeb 2021 - Oct 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.23%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 23dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.27%Dec 2018 | 2mo 28d | 3mo 10d | 6mo 8dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -18.81%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 15d | 2mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -14.10%Nov 2025 | 21d | 1mo 27d | 2mo 18dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IRBO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.50% | -56.78% | +2.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.81% | -9.10% | -9.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.44% | -18.90% | -13.54% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.53% | -25.43% | -25.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.90% | -0.74% | -0.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.85% | -10.72% | -9.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.40% | 1.97% | +3.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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