Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 3X Shares (UBOT) 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 UBOT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT charges 1.29% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Robotics category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | 0.35% | 64.07M | Apr 2024 | UBOT vs BOTT | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 0.47% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | UBOT vs IBOT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 0.65% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | UBOT vs ROBT | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 0.68% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | UBOT vs BOTZ | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 0.70% | 14.40M | Oct 2025 | UBOT vs PBOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 7 ETFs in the Robotics category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 60.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 60 | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | UBOT vs IBOT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 47 | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | UBOT vs ROBO | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | 37 | 64.07M | Apr 2024 | UBOT vs BOTT | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | 31 | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | UBOT vs ARKQ | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 30 | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | UBOT vs HUMN |
Top Performing UBOT Alternatives (YTD)
UBOT is at -8.40% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Robotics category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 30.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 30.11% | 14.40M | Oct 2025 | UBOT vs PBOT | |
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 23.39% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | UBOT vs IBOT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 16.22% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | UBOT vs ROBO | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | 6.63% | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | UBOT vs HUMN | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 6.63% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | UBOT vs ROBT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT has 52.10% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Robotics category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Robotics ETF | 24.54% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | UBOT vs IBOT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 24.89% | 733.99M | Feb 2018 | UBOT vs ROBT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | 26.04% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | UBOT vs ROBO | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 26.24% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | UBOT vs BOTZ | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 26.94% | 14.40M | Oct 2025 | UBOT vs PBOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.90%. There are 7 ETFs in the Robotics category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Robotics ETF | -16.74% | 97.39M | Apr 2023 | UBOT vs IBOT | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -17.35% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | UBOT vs ROBO | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | -19.34% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | UBOT vs BOTZ | |
| Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | -20.40% | 88.49M | Jun 2025 | UBOT vs HUMN | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -20.58% | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | UBOT vs ARKQ |
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Often Compared With UBOT
Investors most often compare UBOT with IRBO, AIQ, IWY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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