ROBO — Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF
Thematic Ranked #357 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Robo Global
ROBO Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in ROBO over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
ROBO Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: ROBO's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in ROBO?
See what a lump sum in ROBO would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
Issued by Robo Global, the Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF is a $2.02 billion thematic fund that holds an ETFValuer grade of C. It ranks fifth among 17 similar funds and 357th across all tracked categories, reflecting a middling standing in its peer group. The fund’s 0.95% expense ratio exceeds the category median of 0.69%, while its 0.36% dividend yield trails the median of 0.49%. Top holdings constitute 19.7% of assets, with the largest position being DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M at 3.7%.
The fund’s price sits at 68.6% of its 52-week range, indicating a position closer to the upper end of its recent trading band. Short-term momentum shows a divergence, with a 1.69% weekly gain contrasting against a 1.89% daily decline. Over longer horizons, the one-year return of 19.08% significantly outpaces the category median of 2.67%, supported by a 65.66% three-year gain. The rating was upgraded from D to C on 2026-09-29, though price history is limited to three years.
With a beta of 1.78, the fund exhibits high sensitivity to market movements, amplifying volatility to 27.19% annualized. This elevated risk profile is accompanied by a maximum drawdown of -27.92%, suggesting substantial potential for capital erosion during downturns. A Sharpe ratio of 0.52 indicates that risk-adjusted returns have been modest relative to the volatility endured. Liquidity remains average, with daily trading volumes of 158,034 shares providing moderate market depth.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
ROBO Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M | 3.66% | $73M |
| 2 | AMBARELLA, INC. | 2.09% | $42M |
| 3 | ILLUMINA, INC. | 1.92% | $38M |
| 4 | ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. | 1.90% | $38M |
| 5 | FANUC CORPORATION | 1.74% | $35M |
| 6 | GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft | 1.72% | $34M |
| 7 | Yokogawa Electric Corporation | 1.71% | $34M |
| 8 | TERADYNE, INC. | 1.67% | $33M |
| 9 | EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. | 1.67% | $33M |
| 10 | JBT MAREL CORPORATION | 1.63% | $32M |
Holdings as of 2026-07-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 19.7% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how ROBO's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With ROBO
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ROBO's top 10 — DXJ overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as ROBO's top 10 (3.7% of ROBO's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | ROBO Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 1 | 3.7% | DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M |
| DGS | WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 1 | 3.7% | DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M |
| XSD | State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 1 | 2.1% | AMBARELLA, INC. |
| IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 1 | 1.9% | ILLUMINA, INC. |
| SPMD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 1 | 1.9% | ILLUMINA, INC. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 5.27% (as of 2026-10-06) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 15.01 (as of 2026-10-06) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What ROBO's Fees Cost You
ROBO charges an expense ratio of 0.95% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
ROBO Dividend Income Estimator
ROBO currently yields 0.36%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
ROBO Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 158K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $2.02B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: ROBO is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
ROBO Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -1.89% |
| 1-Week | +1.69% |
| 1-Month | +2.72% |
| 3-Month | -0.93% |
| 6-Month | +11.41% |
| YTD | +15.71% |
| 1-Year | +19.08% |
| 3-Year | +65.66% |
How ROBO Compares to Other Thematic ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #137 | B |
XT | iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | +23.60% | 0.46% | $3.98B |
| #159 | B |
AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | +30.69% | 0.68% | $10.3B |
| #162 | B |
WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | +52.62% | 0.45% | $679M |
| #241 | C |
IRBO | IRBO | +56.89% | — | — |
| #357 | C |
ROBO | Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF | +19.08% | 0.95% | $2.02B |
| #385 | C |
FAN | First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | +11.92% | 0.6% | $199M |
| #405 | D |
ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | +2.67% | 0.75% | $1.89B |
| #406 | D |
DRIV | Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | +13.65% | 0.68% | $361M |
| #411 | D |
ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | -3.59% | 0.75% | $7.92B |
| #418 | D |
QCLN | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund | +12.08% | 0.59% | $551M |
| #421 | D |
ARKW | ARK Next Generation Technology ETF | -7.31% | 0.76% | $2.03B |
| #426 | D |
BLOK | Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | -15.49% | 0.7% | $1.10B |
| #430 | D |
BOTZ | Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | -4.17% | 0.68% | $3.33B |
| #437 | F |
ARKF | ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF | -21.22% | 0.75% | $831M |
| #451 | F |
TAN | Invesco Solar ETF | -5.86% | 0.7% | $900M |
| #453 | F |
PBW | Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | -9.86% | 0.63% | $336M |
| #455 | F |
MSOS | AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | -17.22% | 0.78% | $896M |