IRBO vs. BTEK

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

IRBO (iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF) and BTEK (Future Tech ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - IRBO is a Robotics fund tracking the NYSE FactSet Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Index, while BTEK is a Technology Equities fund actively managed by BlackRock. IRBO is passively managed, while BTEK is actively managed. IRBO charges 0.47%/yr vs 0.88%/yr for BTEK.

Performance

IRBO vs. BTEK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) and Future Tech ETF (BTEK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

IRBO

• 1D: -0.90%
• 1M: 26.10%
• YTD: 66.09%
• 6M: 63.47%
• 1Y: 112.42%
• 3Y*: 36.54%
• 5Y*: 14.13%
• 10Y*: —

BTEK

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

IRBO vs. BTEK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
IRBO iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF	66.09%	29.97%	13.46%
BTEK Future Tech ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

IRBO vs. BTEK - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	IRBO	BTEK
Technology	83.8%	79.0%
Communication Services	5.5%	9.2%
Industrials	4.7%	7.4%
Utilities	3.2%	-
Consumer Cyclical	2.9%	4.4%
Real Estate	1.2%	-
Consumer Defensive	0.0%	-
Healthcare	0.0%	-
Basic Materials	-	-
Energy	-	-
Financial Services	-	-

Return for Risk

IRBO vs. BTEK — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

IRBO

IRBO Risk / Return Rank: 90
IRBO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
IRBO Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
IRBO Omega Ratio Rank: 87
IRBO Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
IRBO Martin Ratio Rank: 90

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

IRBO vs. BTEK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO) and Future Tech ETF (BTEK). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	IRBO	BTEK	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.78	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.13	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.55	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	6.01	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	20.88	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	IRBO	BTEK	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.78	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.50	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.63	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	IRBO	BTEK	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-54.50%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-18.81%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-32.44%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-50.53%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.90%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-19.85%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.40%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	IRBO	BTEK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	12.01%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	25.12%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	29.94%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	28.58%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.75%	—	—

IRBO vs. BTEK - Expense Ratio Comparison

IRBO has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is lower than BTEK's 0.88% expense ratio.

Dividends

IRBO vs. BTEK - Dividend Comparison

Neither IRBO nor BTEK has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
BTEK Future Tech ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
IRBO iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.50%	0.88%	0.75%	2.41%	0.53%	0.69%	0.34%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, IRBO or BTEK?

On fees, IRBO is cheaper at 0.47% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, IRBO or BTEK?

IRBO is cheaper with a 0.47% expense ratio, compared with 0.88% for BTEK.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, IRBO or BTEK?

IRBO and BTEK have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between IRBO and BTEK?

IRBO is categorized as Robotics, while BTEK is Technology Equities. They also come from different issuers: iShares and BlackRock. Their fees differ too: 0.47% for IRBO and 0.88% for BTEK.