AINF vs GXAI vs RBTZ vs ROBO - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing AINF, GXAI, RBTZ, and ROBO. AINF has the lowest management fee at 0.57% a year, ROBO has the highest 5 years return at 5.7% a year, and ROBO offers the highest at 10.32%.

Lowest fee

AINF 0.57% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

ROBO 5.7% p.a.

Highest yield

ROBO 10.32%

Highest risk-adjusted

ROBO Sharpe 0.21 (5y)

Lowest volatility

ROBO 20% (5y)

Largest fund

ROBO $323m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	AINF Global X AI Infrastructure ETF	GXAI Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF	RBTZ BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF	ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	Global X	BetaShares	Global X
Tracks index	—	—	INDXX Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index	ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Tech	Intl, Thematic, Tech	Intl, Thematic, Tech	Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since	—	—	2018 (8 yrs)	2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$201m	$285m	$296m	$323m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.57%	0.57%	0.57%	0.69%
Dividend yield	3.55%	4.68%	0.05%	10.32%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	35%	35%
Tax drag	1.14%	1.5%	0.86%	4.14%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	26.8% net	26% net	-4.9% net	17.4% net
3-year return	—	—	10% net	14.5% net
5-year return	—	—	0.2% net	5.7% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	19.9%	19.7%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	22.3%	20%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	0.37	0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	0.13	0.21
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

AINF Global X AI Infrastructure ETF

Top-7% returns over 1 year (22nd of 318 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 3.55% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Full AINF analysis →

GXAI Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF

Top-8% returns over 1 year (24th of 318 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 4.68% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Full GXAI analysis →

RBTZ BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (274th of 318).

Full RBTZ analysis →

ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF

Top-14% returns over 1 year (46th of 318 ETFs we track).
High 10.32% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Full ROBO analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between AINF vs GXAI vs RBTZ vs ROBO?

AINF, GXAI, RBTZ, and ROBO are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. AINF carries the lowest management fee (0.57%). Over 5 years, ROBO has delivered the highest total return (5.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - AINF vs GXAI vs RBTZ vs ROBO?

AINF has the lowest management fee at 0.57% a year, versus GXAI 0.57%, RBTZ 0.57%, and ROBO 0.69%.

Which has performed highest - AINF vs GXAI vs RBTZ vs ROBO?

Over the past 5 years, ROBO has delivered the highest total return at 5.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ROBO pays the highest at 10.32%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

ROBO is the largest fund by assets ($323m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.