RBOT vs. BOTZ

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Vicarious Surgical Inc. (RBOT) and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ).

BOTZ is a passively managed fund by Global X that tracks the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index. It was launched on Sep 12, 2016.

Performance

RBOT vs. BOTZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vicarious Surgical Inc. (RBOT) and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

RBOT vs. BOTZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
RBOT Vicarious Surgical Inc.	-11.92%
BOTZ Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF	-7.33%

Returns By Period

RBOT

• 1D: 12.50%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BOTZ

• 1D: 2.05%
• 1M: -11.23%
• YTD: -6.43%
• 6M: -4.66%
• 1Y: 19.21%
• 3Y*: 10.33%
• 5Y*: 0.19%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

RBOT vs. BOTZ — Risk / Return Rank

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

BOTZ

BOTZ Risk / Return Rank: 38
BOTZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 35
BOTZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 40
BOTZ Omega Ratio Rank: 36
BOTZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 38
BOTZ Martin Ratio Rank: 39

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.

RBOT vs. BOTZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vicarious Surgical Inc. (RBOT) and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF (BOTZ). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RBOT	BOTZ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.69	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.01	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.20	0.37	-0.57

Correlation

The correlation between RBOT and BOTZ is 0.12, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

RBOT vs. BOTZ - Dividend Comparison

RBOT has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BOTZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.70%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
RBOT Vicarious Surgical Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
BOTZ Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF	0.70%	0.66%	0.13%	0.20%	0.23%	0.16%	0.19%	0.83%	1.44%	0.01%	0.06%

Drawdowns

RBOT vs. BOTZ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RBOT drawdown since its inception was -70.64%, which is greater than BOTZ's maximum drawdown of -55.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RBOT and BOTZ.

Drawdown Indicators

	RBOT	BOTZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-70.64%	-55.54%	-15.10%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-19.34%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-55.54%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-32.50%	-14.52%	-17.98%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-31.72%	-18.56%	-13.16%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.37%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	RBOT	BOTZ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.79%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	17.74%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	428.50%	27.79%	+400.71%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	428.50%	26.52%	+401.98%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	428.50%	25.68%	+402.82%