- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 19, 2017
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
RBOT.L Performance Chart
iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF (RBOT.L) is up 23.0% since the beginning of the year. RBOT.L is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RBOT.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,561.
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Returns By Period
iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF (RBOT.L) has returned 23.01% so far this year and 31.64% over the past 12 months.
iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF
- 1D
- -1.11%
- 1M
- -6.58%
- 6M
- 17.95%
- YTD
- 23.01%
- 1Y
- 31.64%
- 3Y*
- 17.77%
- 5Y*
- 9.32%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
RBOT.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 8, 2016, RBOT.L's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +26.4%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -14.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RBOT.L closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.86% | -0.12% | -11.99% | 26.38% | 10.94% | 4.79% | -8.29% | 23.01% | |||||
| 2025 | 5.91% | -5.44% | -8.49% | 2.28% | 7.99% | 7.26% | 1.66% | -0.33% | 3.21% | 8.19% | -5.57% | 1.37% | 17.58% |
| 2024 | -1.29% | 4.47% | 1.33% | -7.71% | 0.39% | 3.85% | -0.68% | 0.99% | 1.66% | -1.04% | 6.90% | -2.66% | 5.55% |
| 2023 | 12.11% | 1.14% | 4.22% | -4.32% | 6.30% | 5.75% | 1.17% | -4.30% | -4.66% | -6.70% | 15.44% | 10.60% | 39.74% |
| 2022 | -14.84% | -1.72% | -0.17% | -11.51% | -3.20% | -11.39% | 10.66% | -5.26% | -9.64% | 4.41% | 6.33% | -1.67% | -34.43% |
| 2021 | 1.60% | 1.16% | -1.31% | 3.48% | -0.00% | 4.25% | 2.15% | 3.16% | -3.94% | 4.94% | 0.87% | 2.94% | 20.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of 7.29%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 08, 2016.
- This ETF captured 121.13% of S&P 500 Index gains and 112.14% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 7.29%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.32
- Upside Capture
- 121.13%
- Downside Capture
- 112.14%
Expense Ratio
RBOT.L has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RBOT.L ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF (RBOT.L) 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.
| RBOT.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.43 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.31 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 2.35 | -0.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.96 | 10.19 | -3.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Automation & Robotics UCITS 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 Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF was 44.55%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 574 trading sessions.
The current iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF drawdown is 8.42%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-44.55%Oct 2022 | 10mo 24d | 2y 3mo | 3y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2025 | Bear market2022 |
-37.58%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 3mo 15d | 5mo 15dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-29.99%Dec 2018 | 10mo 28d | 11mo 27d | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-25.12%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 18d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-15.07%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 17d | 2mo 17dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| RBOT.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.55% | -56.78% | +12.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.07% | -9.10% | -5.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.12% | -18.90% | -6.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.55% | -25.43% | -19.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.42% | -0.49% | -7.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.73% | -10.70% | -0.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.69% | 2.09% | +2.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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