A head-to-head comparison of Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF and Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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Global X is known for developing thematic and alternative investment ETFs with a strong emphasis on income-generating strategies. Their 37-fund lineup spans diverse categories including covered call funds, SuperDividend income products, digital assets, commodities, and sector-specific investments, alongside traditional bond and risk-managed income options. Notable tickers like DIV, MLPA, and BCCC reflect their specialization in high-yield and alternative income strategies, positioning them as a provider focused on investors seeking yield-oriented and thematically-driven exposure.
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Roundhill Investments is known for offering specialized ETFs that focus on income generation and thematic investing strategies. The firm operates 42 funds across five distinct families—Core, HALO, Income, Thematic, and WeeklyPay—with a particular emphasis on covered call strategies and weekly distribution products designed to generate regular cash flows. Notable offerings include ticker symbols like AAPW, AMDW, and AMZW (which employ covered call strategies on major technology stocks), along with thematic funds covering areas such as artificial intelligence (CHAT), cryptocurrency mining (DRAM), and other innovative sectors.
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Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index
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Objective
Provide exposure to companies that potentially stand to benefit from increased adoption and utilization of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Actively managed ETF investing in companies positioned to benefit from generative artificial
intelligence and related technologies, spanning large-language-model platforms, semiconductor and
IT-hardware infrastructure, and enterprise and consumer generative-AI software.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
09/12/2016
05/18/2023
Beta
1.81
1.97
Last dividend
$0.0180
$1.6810
Ex-dividend date
06/29/2026
12/29/2025
Bottom lineChoose BOTZ if you want broad equity exposure. Choose CHAT if you want higher current income (1.72% vs 0.10% for BOTZ).
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Total returns
BOTZ has lagged CHAT over the trailing twelve months, posting a 4.85% total return against 78.97%. The lead holds up over 3 years too: CHAT has compounded at 44.91% a year, against 6.42% for BOTZ. BOTZ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 25.1% against 32.4% for CHAT. 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 2023” measures every fund from May 18, 2023 — 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
BOTZ (Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF) and CHAT (Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF) are both dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
CHAT offers the higher yield at 1.72% vs 0.10% for BOTZ. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
BOTZ is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.68% compared to 0.75%.
BOTZ is the larger fund by assets ($3.20B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
Want broad equity exposure.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.68% expense ratio vs 0.75% for CHAT.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 1.8 vs 2.0 for CHAT.
Choose CHAT
Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF
Want higher current income — CHAT yields 1.72% vs 0.10% for BOTZ.
Want broad equity exposure.
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On a $10,000 investment, BOTZ would generate roughly $0.83/month, while CHAT would produce $14.33/month, at current distribution rates.
BOTZ yield0.10%
CHAT yield1.72%
Monthly diff on $10K$13.50
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, BOTZ would cost approximately $680 in fees vs $750 for CHAT (simplified, not compounded). The $70.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
BOTZ ER0.68%
CHAT ER0.75%
Strategy & risk
BOTZ tracks Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index with a technology approach, while CHAT is an ETF. Beta is 1.81 for BOTZ and 1.97 for CHAT, indicating BOTZ is less volatile relative to the market.
BOTZ beta1.81
CHAT beta1.97
Fund details
BOTZ is managed by Global X (launched 09/12/2016) with $3.20B in assets. CHAT is managed by Roundhill Investments (launched 05/18/2023) with $1.76B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BOTZ or CHAT better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. CHAT currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between BOTZ and CHAT?
BOTZ (Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF) tracks Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index with a technology approach, while CHAT (Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF) is an ETF. They are issued by Global X and Roundhill Investments respectively.
Can I hold both BOTZ and CHAT?
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, BOTZ or CHAT?
BOTZ has an expense ratio of 0.68% while CHAT charges 0.75%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in BOTZ vs CHAT generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in BOTZ would generate roughly $0.83 per month ($10.00 annually). The same in CHAT would produce about $14.33 per month ($172.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, BOTZ or CHAT?
BOTZ has lagged CHAT over the trailing twelve months, posting a 4.85% total return against 78.97%. The lead holds up over 3 years too: CHAT has compounded at 44.91% a year, against 6.42% for BOTZ. BOTZ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 25.1% against 32.4% for CHAT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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