Global X Robotics & AI ETF (BOTZ) offers broad robotics exposure but faces concentration risks and lags peers.

The Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ) is a leading U.S.-listed fund providing access to global robotics and AI companies, including major foreign automation firms and U.S. AI chipmakers. It offers investors diversified exposure to the robotics supply chain, especially in Japan and South Korea, without needing foreign brokerage accounts. However, BOTZ is heavily concentrated in a few top holdings, which poses risk, and it excludes some notable robotics players, limiting diversification. While BOTZ has delivered solid returns, it has underperformed broader tech indexes in 2024, making it a good but not top-tier choice compared to alternatives like the ROBO ETF, which offers a more balanced portfolio.