Themes Robotics & Automation ETF (BOTT) Performance
BOTT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −12.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −9.5% total return
- Since first price
- +50.5% since 2024
BOTT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | BOTT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −12.6% | −12.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −10.5% | −10.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −25.9% | −25.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −12.7% | −12.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −9.5% | −9.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionApr 22, 2024 | +50.5% | +47.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: BOTT vs SPY
From Apr 22, 2024: BOTT grew to $15,045, SPY to $15,657.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BOTT returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+55.6%), worst 2025 (+55.6%). 2026 is year to date.
BOTT annual returns table
| Year | BOTT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −12.7% | −43.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +55.6% | −26.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
BOTT largest drawdowns
Now 41.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | −43.6% | Oct 16, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 9 months so far |
| Jan 23, 2025 | −26.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Nov 3, 2025 | −20.2% | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | 17 days | 2 months |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −17.4% | Aug 5, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | 20 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BOTT risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.06 |
| Best month | +31.9% |
| Worst month | −21.2% |
| Best 12 months | +113.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.4% |
| Positive months | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
BOTT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 19 | −12.7% | +37.0% | +113.2% | 95% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BOTT performance overview
Themes Robotics & Automation ETF (BOTT) returned −9.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Apr 22, 2024 it has returned +50.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −43.6%, from Jan 22, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 35.2% a year.
Related: BOTT chart, BOTT holdings, BOTT dividends. See the BOTT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BOTT performance FAQ
What is the BOTT return over the past year?
BOTT returned −9.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 9.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BOTT be worth?
$10,000 invested in BOTT at its first recorded close on April 22, 2024 would be worth about $15,045 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of BOTT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −43.6% between January 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 41.6% below its peak.
How volatile is BOTT?
Over the past history BOTT had an annualized volatility of 35.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.64 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).