Amplify Video Game Tech ETF

GAMR

Market cap $41.7M

2026 will see the launch of one of the biggest games in years, as Grand Theft Auto makes its release date. That moment of triumph for Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), the parent firm of its developers, Rockstar Games, is not the only reason to look at investing in video games this year, however.

Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings after the bell today, sparking widespread anticipation across global equity markets. While core semiconductor components are already moving on the news — with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel (INTC) seeing early trading volume — the traditional route of pure-play semiconductor ETFs exposes financial advisors to intense single-stock concentration risk.

The Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) posted a 10.23% return in April as the gaming exchange traded fund captured a rally in AI-driven chip stocks and digital platforms that power the industry. Key Takeaways: GAMR gained 10.23% in April as AMD surged 68.64% and contributed 7.23 points to returns.

AI in the video gaming industry could cut development costs by 50%, unlocking $22B in profits, lifting ETF plays like ESPO and HERO.

The debate over whether artificial intelligence has entered bubble territory has reached a fever pitch. For this edition of Bull vs Bear, writers Nicholas Peters-Golden and DJ Shaw discuss the disconnect between infrastructure spending and software revenue.

Key Takeaways While index-based ETFs are often viewed as buy-and-hold vehicles, quarterly rebalancing ensures these portfolios undergo a strategic facelift to remain aligned with evolving market leadership and current economic realities. Quarterly rebalancing for thematic indexes captured a shift in the international exposure.

The Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) hit the reset button this March. With 22 constituent adjustments, the rebalance goes beyond just routine maintenance.

Amplify ETFs expanded its income-oriented lineup on March 10 with the debut of the Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (NYSE Arca: YYYM).  See more: Amplify ETFs Outpaces Industry Growth With 70% AUM Jump in 2025 This new “fund of funds” provides a streamlined approach to the municipal closed-end fund (CEF) market.

Thematic ETFs have maintained their impressive momentum in early 2026, building on a resurgent 2025. After gathering $23 billion last year, the category added another $4 billion in January alone.

TMX VettaFi writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delved into the world of crypto ETFs in the last Bull vs. Bear. In this edition, writers Nick Peters-Golden and Elle Fitzgerald focus on artificial intelligence — specifically, AI ETFs.