Robo-advisors delivered up to 14% annual returns in 2025, highlighting strong performance of digital wealth managers
Executive summary: Robo-advisors achieved up to 14% annual returns in 2025 according to a Handelsblatt analysis. Strong returns suggest digital wealth management can outperform traditional benchmarks, influencing investor asset allocation decisions.
Who is involved: Robo-advisor providers (unnamed), retail investors, and Handelsblatt as the reporting source.
Likely next: Continued growth of assets under management in robo‑advisors and possible regulatory review of suitability and fee structures.
Handelsblatt reports that digital wealth managers achieved double‑digit returns in 2025, with some robo‑advisors reaching as high as 14% yearly gain. The analysis indicates these platforms are particularly suited for two investor profiles, though it does not specify which. The figures are based on a new evaluation cited by the newspaper.
Timeline
- — Geldanlage: Bis zu 14 Prozent Jahresrendite: Welche Robo-Advisor am besten performen (Handelsblatt)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- digital wealth management
- robo-advisor platforms
Historical parallels
- 2020 COVID‑19 driven surge in robo-advisor assets under management