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VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF

121.24 USD
-0.60
0.49%
At close Updated Sep 16, 10:53 AM EDT
1 day
-0.49%
5 days
2.44%
1 month
5.21%
3 months
15.01%
6 months
34.38%
Year to date
44.4%
1 year
68.2%
5 years
100.36%
10 years
294.92%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 5

37% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $65.4M [Q1] → $89.8M (+$24.4M) [Q2]

29% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 22 | Existing positions reduced: 17

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 72 [Q1] → 77 (+5) [Q2]

1.19% more ownership

Funds ownership: 21.98% [Q1] → 23.17% (+1.19%) [Q2]

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
ETF Trends
5 days ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top YTD Themes in the Rearview Mirror
It may not be the end of the quarter yet, but we have made it through summer, and that seems like a good checkpoint to evaluate the top ETF investment themes YTD. Let's take a moment to look in this year's thematic ETF rearview mirror.
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top YTD Themes in the Rearview Mirror
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
ESPO: An Overlooked Gem With Excellent Risk/Reward
ESPO offers top-tier global exposure to video gaming and eSports, outperforming many ETFs without relying on US mega-cap tech stocks. The ETF's risk-reward profile is excellent, with strong historical returns and resilience during market drawdowns, making it an attractive high-beta play. Macro trends and correlation with the Nasdaq drive ESPO's performance, but future gains may moderate as top holdings have already surged.
ESPO: An Overlooked Gem With Excellent Risk/Reward
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Video Gaming
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Disruptive Theme of the Week: Video Gaming
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months 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.
ESPO: Why Gaming Is A Serious Business
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 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.
Video Game ETFs Outperform in February: Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 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.
Gaming ETF (ESPO) Hits New 52-Week High
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
5 Sector ETFs That Crushed the Market in 2024
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5 Sector ETFs That Crushed the Market in 2024
Neutral
Business Wire
8 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).
VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 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.
5 ETFs That Beat the Market in 2024
Positive
ETF Trends
10 months ago
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Happy Post-Election Themes
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Disruptive Theme of the Week: Happy Post-Election Themes
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