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GXAI vs HMND vs RBTZ vs ROBO

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing GXAI, HMND, RBTZ, and ROBO. GXAI has the lowest management fee at 0.57% a year, ROBO has the highest 5 years return at 5.4% a year, and ROBO offers the highest at 10.5%.
Lowest fee
GXAI 0.57% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
ROBO 5.4% p.a.
Highest yield
ROBO 10.5%
Highest risk-adjusted
ROBO Sharpe 0.2 (5y)
Lowest volatility
ROBO 20.1% (5y)
Largest fund
ROBO $301m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GXAI
Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF
HMND
Global X Humanoid Robotics 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)
$250m
$5m
$299m
$301m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
0.69%
Dividend yield
5.17%
0.05%
10.5%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
35%
35%
Tax drag 1.65% 0.86% 4.2%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
22.4%
net
-2.3%
net
17.6%
net
3-year return
5.7%
net
9.5%
net
5-year return
2.2%
net
5.4%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
20.6%
20.5%
Volatility (5y)
22.6%
20.1%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.17
0.35
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.13
0.2
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

GXAI Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF
  • Top-11% returns over 1 year (35th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Pays a useful 5.17% income yield.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.
HMND Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.
RBTZ BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (270th of 308).
ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
  • Top-21% returns over 1 year (65th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • High 10.5% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

GXAI, HMND, RBTZ, and ROBO are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GXAI carries the lowest management fee (0.57%). Over 5 years, ROBO has delivered the highest total return (5.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

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

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

Over the past 5 years, ROBO has delivered the highest total return at 5.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ROBO pays the highest at 10.5%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

ROBO is the largest fund by assets ($301m). 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.

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