Betashares Global Robotics and AI ETF (RBTZ) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #337 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #362 of 4263Y Return Β· #172 of 3005Y Return Β· #197 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +0.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $2.9m (-1.0% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $14.30, 14% below its 12-month high (range $13.16 to $16.61).

About RBTZ

RBTZ is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since September 2018. With $294m under management it is number 87 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.57% a year, about $57 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Intuitive Surgical Inc, Keyence Corp and FANUC Corp, and the top 10 make up 60% of the fund. By sector it leans towards industrials (48%) and information technology (30%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 35%.

Over five years it has returned βˆ’0.2% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on ai & robotics, technology, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

RBTZ distributions and dividend dates

RBTZ pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0078 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own RBTZ before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 0.1%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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RBTZ price by TradingView

Stock CodeRBTZ
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$294m
MER (%)0.57%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$2.9m
Last Price$14.30
52-Week Range$13.16 – $16.61
Bid/Ask Spread0.14%
Listing Date14/09/2018
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

-5%7%19%32%1M0.4%1Y-4.9%3Y31.6%5Y-1.1%
1 month+0.4%
1 yearβˆ’4.9%
3 years p.a.+9.6%
5 years p.a.βˆ’0.2%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,5133 years ago$13,1655 years ago$9,885

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

RBTZ at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Behind its peers. βˆ’0.2% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
  • Concentrated. The top 10 holdings make up 60% of the fund, so a few companies drive the result.
  • In a downtrend. Its price has been trending down since 21 October (as at 7 November).

Worked out from RBTZ's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Downtrend since 21 Oct 2026

RBTZ is in a downtrend. Here's why that matters.

RBTZ's price is below its 20-day average and its averages are stacked downward.

Why it matters: Downtrends can run for months, and that is where most big losses happen. For satellite holdings, waiting in cash until the trend turns has often been the better choice.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

RBTZ weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

AI & roboticsTechnology

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (59.7% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
ISRG10.13%
68618.78%
69548.75%
NVDA7.95%
ABBN7.84%
62734.73%
63833.48%
3001242.98%
CGNX2.64%
TSLA2.44%

Sector breakdown

  • Industrials48.4%
  • Information Technology30.0%
  • Health Care13.3%
  • Consumer Discretionary4.8%
  • Communication Services2.3%
  • Utilities1.2%

Country breakdown

  • United States34.5%
  • Japan32.1%
  • China11.2%
  • Switzerland8.9%
  • Hong Kong6.8%
  • South Korea3.8%
  • NO1.5%
  • France0.7%
  • Canada0.5%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 77 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare RBTZ's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
ROBOGlobal X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
27%
0.69%$323m+17.6%+14.8%+4.7%
AINFGlobal X AI Infrastructure ETF
5%
0.57%$202m+27.5%––
HMNDGlobal X Humanoid Robotics ETF–0.57%$6.0m–––
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
11%
0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
IVViShares S&P 500 ETF
12%
0.04%$14.9bn+10.1%+19.2%+13.4%
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF
13%
0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%

Same holdings is the share of RBTZ's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. Most similar first, then ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like RBTZ β†’

RBTZ vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between RBTZ and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF

  • They share 27% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • RBTZ is cheaper (0.57% vs 0.69%), worth about $7,759 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: RBTZ +9.6%, ROBO +14.8% (ROBO ahead by 5.2 percentage points).

Full RBTZ vs ROBO comparison β†’

AINF Global X AI Infrastructure ETF

  • They share 5% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • Both charge the same fee (0.57%).
  • Over 1 year: RBTZ βˆ’4.9%, AINF +27.5% (AINF ahead by 32.3 percentage points).

Compare RBTZ and AINF side by side β†’

HMND Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.57%).
  • RBTZ is much larger ($294m vs $6.0m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RBTZ and HMND side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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RBTZ FAQs

What is the fee for RBTZ?

RBTZ charges a management fee (MER) of 0.57% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is RBTZ?

RBTZ had $294m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has RBTZ performed?

RBTZ returned βˆ’4.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +9.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages RBTZ?

RBTZ is managed by Betashares and has been listed since September 2018.

Is RBTZ franked?

Generally no. RBTZ invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

What does RBTZ hold?

RBTZ's largest holdings are Intuitive Surgical Inc (10.1%), Keyence Corp (8.8%), FANUC Corp (8.7%), NVIDIA Corp (7.9%), ABB Ltd (7.8%). It holds about 77 investments in total. The biggest sector is industrials at 48%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is RBTZ currency hedged?

No, RBTZ is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Betashares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.