BOTZ: Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF returns, drawdowns and risk
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Data updated October 2026
BOTZ · US exchange · USDCategory: Thematic ETFsData from September 2016
From September 2016 to October 2026 BOTZ returned 8.9% a year on average with dividends reinvested, in US dollars: $10,000 invested at the start grew to $23,715.
Its deepest fall was 55.5%, from November 2021 to October 2022, and it took about 52 months to get back to the previous high. Annual volatility was 25.8%; at the last close it was 19.3% below its high.
Against SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust), over the 121 months both have data, the correlation of monthly returns was 0.84: they usually moved together. Beta was 1.33. In months when SPY rose, BOTZ moved 111% as much on average; in months when SPY fell, 151% as much.
Key figures
- Annual return (CAGR)
- +8.9%
- 1-year return
- −8.5%
- 5 years, a year
- −1.7%
- 10 years, a year
- +8.6%
- Annual volatility
- 25.8%
- Maximum drawdown
- −55.5%
- Sharpe ratio
- 0.37
- Worst year
- 2022: −42.7%
Trailing returns
| Period | BOTZ | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | −8.5% | +16.6% |
| 3 years, a year | +13.7% | +23.1% |
| 5 years, a year | −1.7% | +12.7% |
| 10 years, a year | +8.6% | +15.4% |
To the last close of October 2026. Periods longer than a year are annualised.
Growth of $10,000: BOTZ vs SPY
Month-end values from October 2016, the first month both funds have data.
BOTZ drawdowns
Percentage below the previous high, weekly.
Returns by calendar year
| Year | BOTZ | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(partial) | −7.2% | +13.3% |
| 2025 | +14.2% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +12.3% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +39.0% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −42.7% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +8.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +51.9% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +31.8% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −28.3% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +58.0% | +21.7% |
| 2016(partial) | +1.7% | — |
How the figures are calculated
Total return in the fund’s trading currency, from end-of-day prices with dividends reinvested on the ex-date. The fund’s own ongoing charges are already reflected in its price; trading costs, taxes and currency conversion are not included. Past returns do not predict future returns.
Sharpe ratio uses the return of short-term government bills in the same currency as the risk-free rate. The growth chart uses month-end values; drawdowns and volatility use daily closes.
Questions
What is the average annual return of BOTZ?
From September 2016 to October 2026 BOTZ returned 8.9% a year on average (CAGR) with dividends reinvested, in USD. Over the last 5 years: −1.7% a year. Over the last 12 months: −8.5%.
What was the worst drawdown of BOTZ?
55.5%, from November 2021 to October 2022; it took about 52 months from the previous high to get back to it.
How volatile is BOTZ?
Annual volatility was 25.8% over the period. Its worst month was −17.8% and 58% of months were positive. Worst calendar year: 2022 (−42.7%).
How closely does BOTZ follow SPY?
Over 121 months the correlation of monthly returns was 0.84, so they usually moved together, with a beta of 1.33.
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Source: MarketStack end-of-day prices, total return with dividends reinvested. Figures are historical and descriptive; they are not forecasts and not investment advice. MEDGE Capital does not recommend buying or selling any instrument. Risk disclaimer.