Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF (FBOT) Performance
FBOT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.5% total return
- 3 years
- +21.6% a year
- Since first price
- +12.5% a year since 2023
FBOT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FBOT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.7% | −3.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.7% | +1.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.1% | +0.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.1% | +11.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.5% | +11.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +79.7%+21.6%/yr | +77.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 12, 2023 | +48.8%+12.5%/yr | +46.4% | — | — | — |
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: FBOT vs SPY
From Jun 12, 2023: FBOT grew to $14,877, SPY to $18,297.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FBOT returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+19.2%), worst 2024 (+12.6%). 2026 is year to date.
FBOT annual returns table
| Year | FBOT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.1% | −15.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.2% | −23.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.6% | −14.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
FBOT largest drawdowns
Now 8.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2025 | −23.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Jun 15, 2023 | −21.6% | Oct 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | 4 months | 9 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −15.2% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 33 days | 51 days |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −14.4% | Aug 5, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | 20 days | 3 months |
| Nov 3, 2025 | −11.2% | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | 17 days | 2 months |
| Mar 7, 2024 | −10.3% | Apr 19, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | 43 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FBOT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.0% | +13.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.8% | 19.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.88 | 0.55 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.56 | 0.91 |
| Best month | +15.4% | +15.4% |
| Worst month | −10.4% | −10.4% |
| Best 12 months | +47.2% | +47.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.0% | −2.0% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.31 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.86 | — |
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.
FBOT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 29 | −2.0% | +20.6% | +47.2% | 97% |
| 3-year (a year) | 5 | +15.4% | +19.2% | +21.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FBOT performance overview
Fidelity Disruptive Automation ETF (FBOT) returned +12.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +12.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,877. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −23.6%, from Jan 24, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 19.1% a year.
Related: FBOT chart, FBOT holdings, FBOT dividends. See the FBOT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FBOT performance FAQ
What is the FBOT return over the past year?
FBOT returned +12.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in FBOT be worth?
$10,000 invested in FBOT at its first recorded close on June 12, 2023 would be worth about $14,877 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FBOT?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +12.6%. The best was 2025 at +19.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FBOT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −23.6% between January 24, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 27, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is FBOT?
Over the past 3 years FBOT had an annualized volatility of 18.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.88 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).