Global X Video Games & Esports ETF

HERO

Market cap $169M

Overview Fund Activity

33.86 USD

+0.13

0.39%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.39%

5 days

3.01%

1 month

1.65%

3 months

8.63%

6 months

32.84%

Year to date

44.45%

1 year

51.09%

5 years

26.48%

10 years

125.28%

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

145% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $30.3M [Q1] → $74.2M (+$43.9M) [Q2]

114% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 7

14.6% more ownership

Funds ownership: 30.33% [Q1] → 44.93% (+14.6%) [Q2]

12% more funds holding

Funds holding: 57 [Q1] → 64 (+7) [Q2]

16% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 16 | Existing positions reduced: 19

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about HERO published over the past 30 days

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

HERO: Falling Short Of Its Core Objectives

HERO is a hold due to its inability to capture high-growth, innovative, and paradigm-shifting gaming companies, lagging behind peers like ESPO. The ETF's top holdings—Electronic Arts, Nintendo, and Konami—demonstrate weak growth, minimal innovation, and a lack of transformative breakthroughs. HERO's performance, high fees, and low dividend yield make it less attractive compared to peer gaming ETFs, especially ESPO.

HERO: Falling Short Of Its Core Objectives

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Why HERO, TTWO, AND RBLX are Must-Buy Stocks Today

The company recently posted 21% year-over-year revenue growth to $1.1 billion.

Why HERO, TTWO, AND RBLX are Must-Buy Stocks Today

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Video Gaming

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Disruptive Theme of the Week: Video Gaming

Zacks Investment Research

Best-Performing Sector ETFs of the Second Quarter

URA, CRPT and ARKW and others soar in the second quarter of 2025 as tech, crypto, and uranium sectors lead a stunning market rebound from April's slump.

Best-Performing Sector ETFs of the Second Quarter

Zacks Investment Research

S&P 500 Makes the Fastest Recovery Since 1982: 5 Best ETFs

The S&P 500 wipes out all its losses and returns to positive territory. We highlight the five best ETFs of this year.

S&P 500 Makes the Fastest Recovery Since 1982: 5 Best ETFs

HERO: Who Knew Video Games Were So Profitable

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF shows strong growth potential, driven by robust performance from key holdings like Konami and Roblox, despite a modest AUM. HERO's recent 20% price increase outperformed the S&P 500, highlighting its resilience and growth prospects in the expanding $205 billion video game market. The ETF's diversified portfolio, with significant allocations to Japanese, U.S., and Chinese gaming companies, supports its impressive performance and future growth potential.

HERO: Who Knew Video Games Were So Profitable

Zacks Investment Research

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

Amplify Revamps Video Game Tech ETF With New Index

Amplify has made a notable update to its video game tech ETF. The Amplify Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR) has changed its underlying index and is now tracking the VettaFi Video Game Leaders Index (VGAME), effective January 28.

Amplify Revamps Video Game Tech ETF With New Index

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.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Happy Post-Election Themes

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