iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) Alternatives
iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) belongs to the Robotics category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IRBO. 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 IRBO
IRBO charges 0.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Robotics category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IRBO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 0.65% | Feb 21, 2018 | IRBO vs ROBT | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 0.68% | Sep 12, 2016 | IRBO vs BOTZ | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 0.75% | Sep 30, 2014 | IRBO vs ARKQ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 0.95% | Oct 22, 2013 | IRBO vs ROBO | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 1.29% | Apr 19, 2018 | IRBO vs UBOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IRBO
Among ETFs in the Robotics 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 88 | Sep 30, 2014 | IRBO vs ARKQ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 75 | Oct 22, 2013 | IRBO vs ROBO | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 38 | Sep 12, 2016 | IRBO vs BOTZ | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 28 | Apr 19, 2018 | IRBO vs UBOT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 28 | Feb 21, 2018 | IRBO vs ROBT |
Top Performing IRBO Alternatives (YTD)
IRBO alternatives from the Robotics category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 1.20% | Oct 22, 2013 | IRBO vs ROBO | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -0.13% | Sep 30, 2014 | IRBO vs ARKQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | -6.43% | Sep 12, 2016 | IRBO vs BOTZ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | -9.80% | Feb 21, 2018 | IRBO vs ROBT | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | -15.29% | Apr 19, 2018 | IRBO vs UBOT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IRBO
IRBO alternatives from the Robotics category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 26.11% | Oct 22, 2013 | IRBO vs ROBO | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 27.73% | Feb 21, 2018 | IRBO vs ROBT | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 27.79% | Sep 12, 2016 | IRBO vs BOTZ | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 36.50% | Sep 30, 2014 | IRBO vs ARKQ | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | 54.93% | Apr 19, 2018 | IRBO vs UBOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IRBO
IRBO alternatives from the Robotics category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -17.35% | Oct 22, 2013 | IRBO vs ROBO | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | -19.34% | Sep 12, 2016 | IRBO vs BOTZ | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -20.58% | Sep 30, 2014 | IRBO vs ARKQ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | -21.66% | Feb 21, 2018 | IRBO vs ROBT | |
| Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Autom... | -35.90% | Apr 19, 2018 | IRBO vs UBOT |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | IRBO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | IRBO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | IRBO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | IRBO vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | IRBO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IRBO vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | IRBO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | IRBO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | IRBO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | IRBO vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IRBO
What investors most often compare with IRBO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare IRBO with Any Fund or Stock
Compare IRBO with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.