VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Robotics ETF Price & Performance (IBOT)

The number of exchange-traded products at risk of closure continues to rise, with 174 new additions to the ETF Deathwatch list in February, bringing the total to 701. Most new entries suffer from persistently low trading volumes, signaling ongoing challenges for niche or narrowly focused funds in attracting investor interest.12

Investors are increasingly turning to defence-themed ETFs, which now boast sizable assets and broad exposure to both traditional and digital security sectors. Major funds include VanEck Defense and HanETF Future of Defence, each offering diversified holdings across aerospace, cybersecurity, and advanced military technology as global tensions and spending rise.34

The VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) provides investors with targeted exposure to companies leading robotics and AI innovation. With a diversified global portfolio and annual dividend yield above 3%, IBOT appeals to those seeking growth in automation across sectors, reflecting the accelerating adoption of smart technologies worldwide.56