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VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/10/2025: IBOT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 23.42% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 33.42 - 46.17 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.42 - 46.17 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Robotics ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index, which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck is a well-established ETF provider with a long history and strong reputation.
Management Expertise
VanEck has a dedicated team with experience in managing thematic and technology-focused ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index, a market-capitalization weighted index designed to measure the performance of companies involved in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Composition Primarily holds stocks of companies involved in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies.
Market Position
Market Share: Information not available at request time.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 409136184.93
Competitors
Key Competitors
- ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO)
- Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ)
Competitive Landscape
The robotics and AI ETF market is relatively concentrated with a few key players. IBOT faces competition from ETFs like ROBO and BOTZ. IBOT offers a diversified approach within the robotics and AI sectors but competes for investor attention and capital with other established funds.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data unavailable at request time.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison data unavailable at request time.
Expense Ratio: 0.5
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average trading volume provides insight into the ease of buying and selling shares.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread reflects the difference between the highest price a buyer will pay and the lowest price a seller will accept, indicating trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, technological advancements in robotics and AI, and global supply chain dynamics significantly impact the performance of IBOT. Growth in automation across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, drives demand for robotics and AI solutions.
Growth Trajectory
IBOT's growth depends on the continued expansion of the robotics and AI sectors. Changes in the index methodology or holdings can occur to reflect evolving industry trends.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
IBOT's competitive advantage lies in its targeted exposure to the robotics and AI sectors, leveraging VanEck's expertise in thematic investing. Its diversified portfolio of companies involved in robotics, automation, and AI provides broad exposure to these rapidly growing industries. The ETF's established track record and brand recognition contribute to its appeal among investors seeking exposure to this dynamic space. Furthermore, IBOTs competitive expense ratio helps reduce the barrier to entry for investors in this space.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility is typical of a thematic ETF focused on technology and growth-oriented companies.
Market Risk
Market risk is associated with the performance of the underlying companies involved in robotics and AI and fluctuations in the overall stock market.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
IBOT is suited for investors seeking exposure to the high-growth potential of the robotics and AI sectors. Ideal investor profile includes those with an investment horizon of longer than 5 years and have a higher risk tolerance.
Market Risk
IBOT is more suitable for long-term investors seeking growth and willing to accept higher volatility than active traders.
Summary
The VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) provides targeted exposure to companies involved in robotics and artificial intelligence, tracking the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index. While offering high-growth potential, its thematic focus exposes it to higher volatility. Its performance is closely tied to advancements in the robotics and AI sectors. It is suitable for long-term investors willing to accept risk for potentially higher returns. It competes with other similar thematic ETFs in the market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data may not be exact and can vary depending on the source and time of data collection.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VanEck Robotics ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in Robotics Companies. The index is comprised of equity securities, which may include depositary receipts of global exchange-listed companies in the robotics industry. The fund is non-diversified.
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