VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) Performance
IBOT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +19.4% total return
- 3 years
- +25.0% a year
- Since first price
- +19.8% a year since 2023
IBOT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IBOT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.2% | −4.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.6% | −3.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.4% | +1.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.9% | +16.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +19.4% | +18.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +95.1%+25.0%/yr | +85.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 6, 2023 | +90.1%+19.8%/yr | +80.4% | — | — | — |
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: IBOT vs SPY
From Apr 6, 2023: IBOT grew to $19,009, SPY to $19,398.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IBOT returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+28.6%), worst 2024 (+6.4%). 2026 is year to date.
IBOT annual returns table
| Year | IBOT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.9% | −16.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +28.6% | −22.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +6.4% | −15.2% | +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.
IBOT largest drawdowns
Now 10.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | −25.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 9 months | 11 months |
| Jul 18, 2023 | −19.2% | Oct 27, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | 3 months | 5 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −16.7% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | 33 days | 58 days |
| Aug 17, 2026 | −11.1% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 2 months | 2 months so far |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −10.9% | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | 37 days | 56 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IBOT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.5% | +21.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.7% | 20.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.96 | 0.85 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.75 | 1.51 |
| Best month | +16.9% | +16.9% |
| Worst month | −12.2% | −12.2% |
| Best 12 months | +59.0% | +59.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.1% | −8.1% |
| Positive months | 64% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.42 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.85 | — |
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.
IBOT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 31 | −8.1% | +21.2% | +59.0% | 90% |
| 3-year (a year) | 7 | +20.1% | +23.6% | +25.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IBOT performance overview
VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) returned +19.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +19.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,009. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −25.4%, from Jul 16, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 20.5% a year.
Related: IBOT chart, IBOT holdings, IBOT dividends. See the IBOT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IBOT performance FAQ
What is the IBOT return over the past year?
IBOT returned +19.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 18.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IBOT be worth?
$10,000 invested in IBOT at its first recorded close on April 6, 2023 would be worth about $19,009 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IBOT?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +6.4%. The best was 2025 at +28.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IBOT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −25.4% between July 16, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 27, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is IBOT?
Over the past 3 years IBOT had an annualized volatility of 20.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.96 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).