| NAV | $19.92 | Daily Change | $0.34 | 1.74% |
| Market Price | $19.72 | Daily Change | $0.06 | 0.31% |
The global video game market was valued at over $195bn in 2022, with forecasts suggesting it could grow nearly 3x to more than $580bn by 2030.1
Gaming is increasingly a social medium, enabling the sharing of virtual experiences and interaction with friends and strangers around the world.
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of at-home entertainment options, with many turning to gaming and esports for the first time, broadening the theme’s reach.
1Grand View Research, Apr 2022
| Inception Date | 10/25/19 |
| Total Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Net Assets | $159.15 million |
| NAV | $19.92 |
| Fact Sheet |
The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) seeks to invest in companies that develop or publish video games, facilitate the streaming and distribution of video gaming or esports content, own and operate within competitive esports leagues, or produce hardware used in video games and esports, including augmented and virtual reality.
The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Video Games & Esports Index.
| Ticker | HERO |
| Bloomberg Index Ticker | SOLHERO |
| CUSIP | 37954Y392 |
| ISIN | US37954Y3927 |
| Primary Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Shares Outstanding | 7,990,000 |
| Number of Holdings | 50 |
| 30-Day Median Bid-Ask Spread | 0.56% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield | 0.44% |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually |
| NAV | $19.92 | Daily Change | $0.34 | 1.74% |
| Market Price | $19.72 | Daily Change | $0.06 | 0.31% |
|
As of recent (12/31/22)
As of recent (12/31/22)
|
Fund NAV | Market Price | Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -33.52% | -33.37% | -33.32% |
| 3 Years | 5.34% | 5.25% | 5.84% |
| Since Inception | 7.94% | 7.89% | 8.43% |
| 1 Year | -26.35% | -26.79% | -26.07% |
| 3 Years | 5.50% | 5.24% | 6.02% |
| Since Inception | 7.85% | 7.70% | 8.35% |
| Year-to-Date | -33.52% | -33.37% | -33.32% |
| 1 Month | -1.03% | -2.47% | -1.01% |
| 3 Months | 5.25% | 5.31% | 5.32% |
| Since Inception | 27.55% | 27.39% | 29.42% |
| Year-to-Date | 0.96% | 0.64% | 1.06% |
| 1 Month | -6.84% | -7.36% | -6.80% |
| 3 Months | -0.08% | -1.84% | 0.03% |
| Since Inception | 28.78% | 28.21% | 30.78% |
Performance is shown on a total return basis (i.e., with gross income reinvested, where applicable). Cumulative return is the aggregate amount that an investment has gained or lost over time. Annualized return is the average return gained or lost by an investment each year over a given time period.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. High short-term performance, when observed, is unusual and investors should not expect such performance to be repeated.
| Net Assets (%) | Ticker | Name | SEDOL | Market Price ($) | Shares Held | Market Value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.68 | RBLX | ROBLOX CORP -CLASS A | BMWBC20 | 42.07 | 252,738 | 10,632,687.66 |
| 6.63 | TTWO | TAKE-TWO INTERAC | 2122117 | 117.48 | 89,780 | 10,547,354.40 |
| 6.30 | ATVI | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC | 2575818 | 79.68 | 125,821 | 10,025,417.28 |
| 5.96 | NTES | NETEASE INC-ADR | 2606440 | 90.10 | 105,351 | 9,492,125.10 |
| 5.53 | EA | ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 2310194 | 116.04 | 75,853 | 8,801,982.12 |
| 5.30 | 7974 JP | NINTENDO CO LTD | 6639550 | 38.75 | 217,561 | 8,430,395.33 |
| 4.98 | 9697 JP | CAPCOM CO LTD | 6173694 | 35.99 | 219,970 | 7,917,543.04 |
| 4.65 | 3659 JP | NEXON CO LTD | B63QM77 | 22.89 | 323,352 | 7,400,353.42 |
| 4.51 | 9766 JP | KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION | 6496681 | 47.56 | 150,767 | 7,170,337.88 |
| 4.03 | BILI | BILIBILI INC-ADR | BFNLRN6 | 24.21 | 265,095 | 6,417,949.95 |
| 4.03 | EMBRACB SS | EMBRACER GROUP AB | BMDTR73 | 4.92 | 1,302,205 | 6,406,169.66 |
| 3.98 | U | UNITY SOFTWARE INC | BLFDXH8 | 29.17 | 217,304 | 6,338,757.68 |
| 3.84 | 9684 JP | SQUARE ENIX HD | 6309262 | 48.09 | 127,064 | 6,110,944.69 |
| 3.58 | 259960 KS | KRAFTON INC | BMBP900 | 138.07 | 41,223 | 5,691,602.07 |
| 3.50 | 036570 KS | NCSOFT CORP | 6264189 | 297.26 | 18,727 | 5,566,754.02 |
| 2.55 | KWS LN | KEYWORDS STUDIOS PLC | BBQ3850 | 34.20 | 118,733 | 4,061,198.49 |
| 2.14 | 3635 JP | KOEI TECMO HOLDI | B60DR09 | 18.85 | 180,512 | 3,402,298.77 |
| 2.09 | UBI FP | UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT | B1L3CS6 | 24.13 | 138,002 | 3,330,310.61 |
| 2.05 | 3293 TT | INTL GAMES | 6744807 | 18.51 | 176,400 | 3,264,837.81 |
| 1.64 | CDR PW | CD PROJEKT SA | 7302215 | 25.60 | 101,953 | 2,609,617.22 |
| 1.58 | APP | APPLOVIN CORP-CLASS A | BMV3LG4 | 14.19 | 176,683 | 2,507,131.77 |
| 1.11 | 293490 KS | KAKAO GAMES CORP | BMGYMB4 | 32.07 | 54,856 | 1,759,374.19 |
| 1.08 | 251270 KS | NETMARBLE CORP | BF2S426 | 50.38 | 34,164 | 1,721,094.85 |
| 1.01 | 2432 JP | DENA CO LTD | B05L364 | 13.52 | 119,419 | 1,614,497.11 |
| 0.93 | 263750 KS | PEARL ABYSS CORP | BYX56S9 | 33.36 | 44,518 | 1,485,268.28 |
| 0.83 | SF SS | STILLFRONT GROUP AB | BMCFL47 | 1.85 | 710,068 | 1,314,088.57 |
| 0.81 | 3765 JP | GUNGHO ONLINE EN | B064D84 | 19.03 | 67,814 | 1,290,585.92 |
| 0.67 | 112040 KS | WEMADE CO LTD | B4Y8TB1 | 37.51 | 28,607 | 1,073,028.24 |
| 0.66 | MTGB SS | MODERN TIMES GROUP-B SHS | BN90DN5 | 7.18 | 146,997 | 1,054,925.97 |
| 0.60 | CRSR | CORSAIR GAMING INC | BMGWSJ8 | 16.92 | 56,244 | 951,648.48 |
| 0.59 | 225570 KS | NEXON GAMES CO LTD | BYVY9N4 | 13.06 | 72,134 | 941,773.74 |
| 0.48 | PLTK | PLAYTIKA HOLDING CORP | BNRQKQ7 | 10.83 | 70,455 | 763,027.65 |
| 0.42 | 078340 KS | COM2US CORP | B232R27 | 52.49 | 12,772 | 670,396.37 |
| 0.39 | 101730 KS | WEMADE MAX CO LTD | B4RKGP7 | 12.16 | 51,113 | 621,744.55 |
| 0.39 | 095660 KS | NEOWIZ | B1WGT83 | 31.88 | 19,263 | 614,047.21 |
| 0.37 | 1119 HK | IDREAMSKY TECHNO | BHJW726 | 0.51 | 1,137,000 | 580,833.66 |
| 0.36 | DOYU | DOUYU INTERN-ADR | BJVJP36 | 1.14 | 501,219 | 571,389.66 |
| 0.36 | SCPL | SCIPLAY CORP-CLASS A | BJMXTM4 | 16.47 | 34,606 | 569,960.82 |
| 0.31 | 063080 KS | COM2US HOLDINGS CORP | B4YLXJ6 | 37.55 | 13,238 | 497,065.75 |
| 0.31 | HUYA | HUYA INC-ADR | BF4NQP6 | 3.47 | 140,570 | 487,777.90 |
| 0.30 | 042420 KS | NEOWIZ HOLDINGS CORP | 6332020 | 24.52 | 19,250 | 472,083.15 |
| 0.30 | 6180 TT | GAMANIA DIGITAL | 6432049 | 2.38 | 197,300 | 470,427.14 |
| 0.29 | INSE | INSPIRED ENTERTA | BDCWQ73 | 12.42 | 37,586 | 466,818.12 |
| 0.28 | 192080 KS | DOUBLEUGAMES CO LTD | BYQ1MZ3 | 32.19 | 13,694 | 440,808.93 |
| 0.28 | 799 HK | IGG INC | BFRB2W6 | 0.35 | 1,264,400 | 439,738.08 |
| 0.27 | KOREAN WON | 0.00 | 544,542,621 | 425,973.03 | ||
| 0.26 | DIB IM | DIGITAL BROS SPA | B39KMF0 | 22.28 | 18,848 | 419,952.82 |
| 0.26 | 067000 KS | JOYCITY CORP | B39MT00 | 3.52 | 117,663 | 414,192.90 |
| 0.24 | 3903 JP | GUMI INC | BSZM2L1 | 5.85 | 64,288 | 375,927.39 |
| 0.22 | 194480 KS | DEVSISTERS CO LTD | BQXWPJ8 | 37.24 | 9,585 | 356,902.26 |
| 0.20 | SKLZ | SKILLZ INC | BLDCMN6 | 0.52 | 619,327 | 319,696.60 |
| 0.04 | TAIWAN DOLLAR | 0.03 | 1,897,028 | 62,474.16 | ||
| 0.00 | EURO | 1.00 | 0 | 0.02 | ||
| 0.00 | POLISH ZLOTY | 0.29 | 0 | 0.02 | ||
| -0.14 | CASH | 1.00 | -219,845 | -219,845.19 |
| Sector | Weight (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Services | 87.4 | |
| Information Technology | 11.5 | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 1.1 |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
| Country | Weight (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 32.2 | |
| Japan | 26.9 | |
| South Korea | 15.1 | |
| China | 10.0 | |
| Sweden | 5.7 | |
| Ireland | 2.8 | |
| Taiwan | 2.3 | |
| France | 2.0 | |
| Poland | 2.0 | |
| Israel | 0.5 | |
| Hong Kong | 0.3 | |
| Other/Cash | 0.2 |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
| Return on Equity | 10.40% | |
| Weighted Avg. Market Cap | 11,313 M | |
| 2022 | 2023 | |
| Price-to-earnings | 48.09 | 23.39 |
| Price-to-book value | 2.53 | 2.33 |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
| Versus | Beta |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 0.81 |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.83 |
| MSCI Emg. Mkts | 0.79 |
| Standard Deviation | 24.40% |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The investable universe of companies in which HERO may invest may be limited. Video Game and Esports Companies are subject to risks associated with additional regulatory oversight with regard to privacy/cybersecurity concerns, shifting consumer preferences, and potential licensing challenges. The Fund invests in securities of companies engaged in Information Technology, which can be affected by rapid product obsolescence and intense industry competition. International investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from social, economic or political instability in other nations. HERO is non-diversified.
Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Beginning October 15, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn’t available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates current NAV per share. Prior to October 15, 2020, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees, expenses or sales charges. One cannot invest directly in an index.
Since the Fund’s shares did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s inception, for the period from inception to the first day of secondary market trading in Shares, the NAV of the Fund is used to calculate market returns.
Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s summary or full prospectuses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company LLC or Mirae Asset Global Investments. Global X Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Solactive AG, nor does Solactive AG make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the Global X Funds. Neither SIDCO, Global X nor Mirae Asset Global Investments are affiliated with Solactive AG.