Pictet AI & Automation ETF (PBOT) Performance
PBOT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +29.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +28.1% total return
- Since first price
- +31.5% since 2025
PBOT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PBOT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.2% | −6.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +5.3% | +5.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +23.2% | +23.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +29.5% | +29.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +28.1% | +28.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 16, 2025 | +31.5% | +31.4% | — | — | — |
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: PBOT vs SPY
From Oct 16, 2025: PBOT grew to $13,153, SPY to $11,628.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PBOT returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
PBOT annual returns table
| Year | PBOT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +29.5% | −15.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
PBOT largest drawdowns
Now 10.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | −15.8% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −12.0% | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | 57 days | 2 months |
| Oct 6, 2026 | −11.7% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 16 days | 17 days so far |
| Nov 3, 2025 | −10.4% | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | 18 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PBOT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +24.4% | +24.4% | +24.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PBOT performance overview
Pictet AI & Automation ETF (PBOT) returned +28.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 16, 2025 it has returned +31.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −15.8%, from Jan 28, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026, and it took 22 days to get back to the old high.
Related: PBOT chart, PBOT holdings, PBOT dividends, PBOT valuation. See the PBOT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PBOT performance FAQ
What is the PBOT return over the past year?
PBOT returned +28.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 28.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PBOT be worth?
$10,000 invested in PBOT at its first recorded close on October 16, 2025 would be worth about $13,153 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of PBOT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −15.8% between January 28, 2026 and March 30, 2026. It recovered to the old high on April 21, 2026, 22 days after the bottom.