A head-to-head comparison of Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
AIQ has outpaced BOTZ over the trailing twelve months, posting a 34.41% total return against 4.85%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: AIQ has compounded at 14.23% a year, against 0.56% for BOTZ. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since May 2018” measures every fund from May 16, 2018 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
AIQ (Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF) and BOTZ (Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF) are both semi-annual-pay ETFs, but they take different approaches.
BOTZ currently shows a 0.10% distribution yield. AIQ has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
AIQ is the larger fund by assets ($9.39B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose AIQ
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
Want broad equity exposure.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 1.6 vs 1.8 for BOTZ.
Choose BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
Want higher current income — BOTZ yields 0.10% while AIQ makes no distribution.
Want broad equity exposure.
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On a $10,000 investment, AIQ has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while BOTZ would produce $0.83/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay semi-annual distributions.
AIQ yield0.00%
BOTZ yield0.10%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, AIQ would cost approximately $680 in fees vs $680 for BOTZ (simplified, not compounded). Both charge the same expense ratio.
AIQ ER0.68%
BOTZ ER0.68%
Strategy & risk
AIQ is an ETF, while BOTZ tracks Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index with a technology approach. Beta is 1.63 for AIQ and 1.81 for BOTZ, indicating AIQ is less volatile relative to the market.
AIQ beta1.63
BOTZ beta1.81
Fund details
AIQ is managed by Global X (launched 05/11/2018) with $9.39B in assets. BOTZ is managed by Global X (launched 09/12/2016) with $3.20B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of AIQ or BOTZ pays more dividend income?
BOTZ currently reports a distribution yield, while AIQ has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.
What is the difference between AIQ and BOTZ?
AIQ (Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF) is an ETF, while BOTZ (Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF) tracks Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index with a technology approach. They are issued by Global X and Global X respectively.
Can I hold both AIQ and BOTZ?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, AIQ or BOTZ?
AIQ and BOTZ both charge the same expense ratio of 0.68%, so neither is cheaper on fees — pick based on yield, strategy, or underlying index instead.
How much income does $10,000 in AIQ vs BOTZ generate?
At current rates, AIQ has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in BOTZ would produce about $0.83 per month ($10.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, AIQ or BOTZ?
AIQ has outpaced BOTZ over the trailing twelve months, posting a 34.41% total return against 4.85%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: AIQ has compounded at 14.23% a year, against 0.56% for BOTZ. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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