IBOT Performance — VanEck Robotics ETF
Data updated: 2026-08-26
IBOT returned +30.84% year to date and +50.42% over one year to Jun 2026. The annualised 3-year return is +22.79%. The fund beat its Global Multi-Cap Growth category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $185, against $159 for the category, and to $150 over one year, against $130. Volatility over the past three years was 21.08% a year. In the 12 months to Jun 2026 the fund took in a net $61.3M, and assets reached $97.87M.
IBOT Growth of $100
What $100 invested in VanEck Robotics ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Global Multi-Cap Growth category average over the same months.
| Period | IBOT | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jul 2025 – Jun 2026) | $150 | $130 |
| 3 years (Jul 2023 – Jun 2026) | $185 | $159 |
| Since data start (Apr 2023 – Jun 2026) | $210 | $166 |
IBOT Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jun 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +30.84% |
| 1 year | +50.42% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.79% |
IBOT Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of VanEck Robotics ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | +30.84% |
| 2025 | +28.35% |
| 2024 | +6.39% |
| 2023 (Apr–Dec) | +17.72% |
IBOT Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +8.5% | +6.0% | −12.2% | +17.0% | +6.2% | +4.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +4.6% | −2.2% | −6.4% | −0.2% | +8.0% | +8.2% | +1.2% | +1.7% | +5.8% | +5.7% | −2.6% | +2.6% |
| 2024 | −0.1% | +8.0% | +2.8% | −5.8% | +5.6% | +2.2% | −0.7% | +0.2% | +0.6% | −5.4% | +2.5% | −2.9% |
| 2023 | — | — | — | +0.7% | +5.1% | +7.4% | +0.5% | −4.0% | −6.7% | −6.5% | +12.9% | +9.2% |
IBOT Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jul 2023 – Jun 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 21.08%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.87 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +16.95% (Apr 2026)
- Worst month: −12.16% (Mar 2026)
IBOT Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of VanEck Robotics ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $61.3M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $74.2M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 5.72×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $9.8M | $5.2M | $4.6M |
| May 2026 | $19.9M | $6.6M | $13.3M |
| Apr 2026 | $4.4M | $0 | $4.4M |
| Mar 2026 | $4.4M | $0 | $4.4M |
| Feb 2026 | $14.9M | $0 | $14.9M |
| Jan 2026 | $8.4M | $0 | $8.4M |
| Dec 2025 | $3.9M | $0 | $3.9M |
| Nov 2025 | $1.2M | $0 | $1.2M |
| Oct 2025 | $3.8M | $0 | $3.8M |
| Sep 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aug 2025 | $2.4M | $0 | $2.4M |
| Jul 2025 | $1.2M | $1.2M | −$19K |
IBOT Assets Under Management
Net assets of VanEck Robotics ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $97.87M |
| 2026-03-31 | $57.01M |
| 2025-12-31 | $31.49M |
| 2025-09-30 | $21.20M |
| 2025-06-30 | $17.18M |
| 2025-03-31 | $14.73M |
| 2024-12-31 | $10.26M |
| 2024-09-30 | $15.68M |
| 2024-06-30 | $12.30M |
| 2024-03-31 | $9.90M |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.96M |
| 2023-09-30 | $2.64M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.