VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETFESPO
ESPO
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
25% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $52.3M [Q4 2024] → $65.4M (+$13.1M) [Q1 2025]
3.25% more ownership
Funds ownership: 18.73% [Q4 2024] → 21.98% (+3.25%) [Q1 2025]
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 76 [Q4 2024] → 72 (-4) [Q1 2025]
19% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 17 | Existing positions reduced: 21
40% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 10
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ESPO.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ESPO: Why Gaming Is A Serious Business
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF is a buy due to strong growth fundamentals in top holdings like AppLovin, Nintendo, and Tencent. ESPO has outperformed the S&P 500 with a 5-year CAGR of 19.06%, despite a moderately high expense ratio and low dividend yield. Key holdings include AppLovin with AI-driven ad growth, Nintendo with its upcoming Switch 2 launch, and Tencent with steady subscriber growth.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Video Game ETFs Outperform in February: Here's Why
Video game stocks outperform the broader market on the highly anticipated launch of game releases.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Gaming ETF (ESPO) Hits New 52-Week High
For investors seeking momentum, VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF ESPO is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 62.5% from its 52-week low price of $57.84/share.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
5 Sector ETFs That Crushed the Market in 2024
Wall Street is on track to register another strong year of gains. We have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from various sectors.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck has announced the 2024 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
5 ETFs That Beat the Market in 2024
2024 is turning out to be a banner year for the U.S. stock market. We have highlighted five top-performing ETFs from various corners of the market.
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Happy Post-Election Themes
With the completion of a close presidential election, roughly half of us are likely disappointed regardless of the winner. To counter the post-election blues, I identified some “happy” ETF themes to consider for investment.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
Best Sector ETFs of the First Nine Months
Wall Street has been enjoying a strong rally this year. The gains have been broad-based and well spread out across various segments.
Neutral
ETF Trends
9 months ago
Don't Sleep on This Video Game ETF
It is football season. One derivative of the return of the most popular American sport is gamers' renewed focus on popular video game franchises.
Neutral
ETF Trends
10 months ago
Thinking Thematics: Video Game ETF ESPO
The thematic ETF has had an up and down life. Many an ETF investor can name their favorite thematic strategy, and certainly, the space includes some eclectic options.
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