RBOT: iShares Automation & Robotics UCITS ETF (Acc) returns, drawdowns and risk
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Data updated October 2026
RBOT · Borsa Italiana · EURCategory: Thematic ETFsData from November 2016
From November 2016 to October 2026 RBOT returned 15.9% a year on average with dividends reinvested, in euros: €10,000 invested at the start grew to €43,354.
Its deepest fall was 35.3%, from November 2021 to October 2022, and it took about 36 months to get back to the previous high. Annual volatility was 22.9%; at the last close it was 5.7% below its high.
Against VWCE (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)), over the 87 months both have data, the correlation of monthly returns was 0.89: they usually moved together. Beta was 1.49. In months when VWCE rose, RBOT moved 146% as much on average; in months when VWCE fell, 164% as much.
Key figures
- Annual return (CAGR)
- +15.9%
- 1-year return
- +34.7%
- 5 years, a year
- +10.5%
- 10 years, a year
- —
- Annual volatility
- 22.9%
- Maximum drawdown
- −35.3%
- Sharpe ratio
- 0.74
- Worst year
- 2022: −31.4%
Trailing returns
| Period | RBOT | VWCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +34.7% | +22.0% |
| 3 years, a year | +24.9% | +19.5% |
| 5 years, a year | +10.5% | +11.5% |
To the last close of October 2026. Periods longer than a year are annualised.
Growth of €10,000: RBOT vs VWCE
Month-end values from August 2019, the first month both funds have data.
RBOT drawdowns
Percentage below the previous high, weekly.
Returns by calendar year
| Year | RBOT | VWCE |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(partial) | +38.2% | +17.5% |
| 2025 | +4.8% | +9.2% |
| 2024 | +12.8% | +24.4% |
| 2023 | +34.4% | +18.2% |
| 2022 | −31.4% | −13.5% |
| 2021 | +32.1% | +28.6% |
| 2020 | +27.6% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | +41.1% | +7.6% |
| 2018 | −15.2% | — |
| 2017 | +29.4% | — |
| 2016(partial) | +10.3% | — |
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 RBOT?
From November 2016 to October 2026 RBOT returned 15.9% a year on average (CAGR) with dividends reinvested, in EUR. Over the last 5 years: +10.5% a year. Over the last 12 months: +34.7%.
What was the worst drawdown of RBOT?
35.3%, from November 2021 to October 2022; it took about 36 months from the previous high to get back to it.
How volatile is RBOT?
Annual volatility was 22.9% over the period. Its worst month was −15.1% and 63% of months were positive. Worst calendar year: 2022 (−31.4%).
How closely does RBOT follow VWCE?
Over 87 months the correlation of monthly returns was 0.89, so they usually moved together, with a beta of 1.49.
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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.