Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ) Performance
BOTZ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −8.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −11.2% total return
- 5 years
- −2.1% a year
- 10 years
- +8.4% a year
- Since first price
- +8.7% a year since 2016
BOTZ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | BOTZ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.4% | −6.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.8% | −3.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −9.9% | −9.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −8.8% | −8.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −11.2% | −11.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +43.9%+12.9%/yr | +42.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −9.9%−2.1%/yr | −11.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +124.9%+8.4%/yr | +115.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 13, 2016 | +133.1%+8.7%/yr | +123.7% | — | — | — |
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: BOTZ vs SPY
From Sep 13, 2016: BOTZ grew to $23,313, SPY to $41,945.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BOTZ returns by calendar year
7 of 9 full years positive. Best 2017 (+58.0%), worst 2022 (−42.7%). 2026 is year to date.
BOTZ annual returns table
| Year | BOTZ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −8.8% | −21.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.2% | −29.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.3% | −15.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +39.0% | −25.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −42.7% | −50.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +8.6% | −13.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +51.9% | −34.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +31.8% | −16.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −28.3% | −41.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +58.0% | −7.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
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.
BOTZ largest drawdowns
Now 20.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2021 | −55.5% | Oct 14, 2022 | Feb 25, 2026 | 11 months | 4.3 years |
| Jan 23, 2018 | −43.5% | Mar 16, 2020 | Aug 12, 2020 | 2.1 years | 2.6 years |
| May 13, 2026 | −21.5% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 5 months | 5 months so far |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −19.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | 33 days | 2 months |
| Feb 12, 2021 | −13.5% | Mar 8, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | 24 days | 6 months |
| Sep 23, 2021 | −11.7% | Oct 4, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | 11 days | 42 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BOTZ risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.9% | −0.5% | +9.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.8% | 26.8% | 24.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.45 | -0.02 | 0.39 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.70 | -0.03 | 0.57 |
| Best month | +16.1% | +16.1% | +16.1% |
| Worst month | −14.9% | −17.8% | −17.8% |
| Best 12 months | +39.7% | +41.7% | +83.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −10.4% | −50.4% | −50.4% |
| Positive months | 67% | 55% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.65 | 1.49 | 1.33 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.84 |
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.
BOTZ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 110 | −50.4% | +13.7% | +83.2% | 70% |
| 3-year (a year) | 86 | −6.2% | +9.3% | +29.6% | 74% |
| 5-year (a year) | 62 | −3.0% | +6.0% | +20.9% | 85% |
| 10-year (a year) | 2 | +8.6% | +8.9% | +9.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2016. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BOTZ performance overview
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ) returned −11.2% over the past year and +8.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2016 it has returned +8.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,313. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −55.5%, from Nov 8, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 3.4 years to get back to the old high. BOTZ finished 7 of its 9 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2017 (+58.0%) and the worst 2022 (−42.7%). Volatility has been 24.3% a year.
Related: BOTZ chart, BOTZ holdings, BOTZ dividends. See the BOTZ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BOTZ performance FAQ
What is the BOTZ return over the past year?
BOTZ returned −11.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 11.6%.
What is the average annual return of BOTZ?
BOTZ has returned −2.1% a year over 5 years, +8.4% a year over 10 years, +8.7% a year since September 13, 2016 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in BOTZ be worth?
$10,000 invested in BOTZ at its first recorded close on September 13, 2016 would be worth about $23,313 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for BOTZ?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −42.7%. The best was 2017 at +58.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of BOTZ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −55.5% between November 8, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on February 25, 2026, 3.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is BOTZ?
Over the past 3 years BOTZ had an annualized volatility of 22.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.45 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).