Direxion Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 3X Shares (UBOT) belongs to the Artificial Intelligence 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 27 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | 0.35% | 26.54M | Dec 2023 | UBOT vs WISE | |
| Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF | 0.35% | 157.62M | Aug 2024 | UBOT vs XAIX | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | UBOT vs DRGN | |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation ... | 0.45% | 620.07M | Dec 2021 | UBOT vs WTAI | |
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF | 0.47% | 3.50B | Jun 2018 | UBOT vs ARTY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 21 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 88 | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | UBOT vs AIS | |
| Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 81 | 1.12B | Jun 2005 | UBOT vs IGPT | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | 78 | 125.54M | Aug 2017 | UBOT vs AIFD | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 76 | 169.58M | Aug 2025 | UBOT vs TCAI | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | 73 | 421.30M | May 2020 | UBOT vs THNQ |
Top Performing UBOT Alternatives (YTD)
UBOT is at -2.62% YTD. There are 25 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 81.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 81.55% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | UBOT vs AIS | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 71.92% | 211.53M | Sep 2025 | UBOT vs CHPX | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 60.86% | 169.58M | Aug 2025 | UBOT vs TCAI | |
| Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 54.99% | 1.12B | Jun 2005 | UBOT vs IGPT | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 51.14% | 1.78B | May 2023 | UBOT vs CHAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT has 52.63% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 24.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Agentic AI ETF | 24.02% | 9.56M | Sep 2025 | UBOT vs AGIQ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 25.13% | 724.78M | Feb 2018 | UBOT vs ROBT | |
| Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF | 26.06% | 157.62M | Aug 2024 | UBOT vs XAIX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 26.49% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | UBOT vs BOTZ | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 27.25% | 14.01M | Oct 2025 | UBOT vs PBOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to UBOT
UBOT has a 1-year max drawdown of -36.64%. There are 21 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF | -16.95% | 157.62M | Aug 2024 | UBOT vs XAIX | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | -18.39% | 421.30M | May 2020 | UBOT vs THNQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF | -18.84% | — | Nov 2024 | UBOT vs FAI | |
| YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF | -19.32% | 101.75M | Jan 2025 | UBOT vs GPTY | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | -19.34% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | UBOT vs BOTZ |
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Often Compared With UBOT
Investors most often compare UBOT with ROBO, IRBO, AIQ. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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