AIQ vs. BOTZ: Which AI ETF Has More Upside Potential in 2026?

With artificial intelligence (AI) adoption rising across industries in 2026, the sector remains a major market theme, and many investors are turning to AI ETFs for diversified exposure. Two popular options, the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) and the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ), are both specialized ETFs targeting AI and robotics, but differ in concentration and focus. Thus, using the TipRanks’ ETF Comparison Tool, we compared both AIQ and BOTZ to see which AI ETF may stand out for investors in 2026.

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Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ)

The AIQ ETF offers exposure to companies developing and benefiting from AI. The fund holds a mix of established tech leaders and fast-growing innovators across areas such as machine learning, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation. It tracks the Indxx Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Index.

Its diversified approach makes it appealing to investors who want to participate in the long-term growth of AI without relying too heavily on any single company or sub-sector.

Overall, the ETF has $7.86 billion in assets under management (AUM) and an expense ratio of 0.68%. Over the past six months, the AIQ ETF has generated a return of 11.1%. Some of the top holdings in the AIQ ETF include Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Apple (AAPL), and Cisco (CSCO).

On TipRanks, AIQ has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 67 Buys, nine Holds, and three Sells assigned in the last three months. At $64.59, the average AIQ ETF price target implies 32.46% upside potential.

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ)

The ETF takes a more focused approach, concentrating heavily on robotics manufacturers, automation hardware, and companies building physical AI systems. Its top holdings often include global leaders in industrial robotics, medical automation, and autonomous machinery.

BOTZ tends to be more cyclical, benefiting when manufacturing activity, capex spending, and global robotics demand accelerate.

Nvidia (NVDA), ABB Ltd. ABBN), and FANUC 6954) are some of the top holdings in the BOTZ ETF. The ETF has $3.56 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.68%. Over the past six months, the BOTZ ETF has generated a return of 14.86%.

On TipRanks, BOTZ has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 28 Buys, 15 Holds, and one Sell assigned in the last three months. At $45.97, the average BOTZ ETF price target implies 24.54% upside potential.

Which ETF Is a Better Buy in 2026?

AIQ appears better positioned for broader, more diversified AI upside, while BOTZ offers higher potential if robotics demand accelerates sharply. Wall Street analysts currently see AIQ ETF holding the higher upside potential.

Overall, with AI adoption expanding across both software and hardware, each ETF offers a different angle on the same long-term trend.

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