The global gaming market size was valued at $249.6bn in 2022 and is anticipated to grow to $665.8bn by 2030 (Source: Fortune Business Insight, Nov 2024).
Social Experiences
Gaming is increasingly a social medium, enabling the sharing of virtual experiences and interaction with friends and strangers around the world.
New Consumer Preferences
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.
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ETF Summary
The Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (HERU LN) 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.
ETF Objective
The Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (HERU LN) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Video Games & Esports v2 Index.
Regulatory
SFDR Classification
Article 6
UCITS Compliant
Yes
ISA Eligibility
Yes
SIPP Eligibility
Yes
UK Reporting Status
Yes
Authorized Participants & Market Makers
Citigroup Global Markets, DRW Europe BV, Flow Traders BV, GHCO LLP, HSBC Bank PLC, Jane Street Financial Ltd, Mirae Asset Securities UK Ltd, Societe Generale SA, Susquehanna Intl Ltd, Virtu Financial Ireland Ltd, JP Morgan Securities PLC
Trading Details
As of 18 Aug 2026
Primary Ticker
HERU
Primary ISIN
IE00BLR6Q544
Bloomberg Index Ticker
SOLHERO2
Number of Holdings
40
Index Provider
Solactive AG
Management Style
Physical - Full Replication - Passively Managed Index Tracking
Key Information
As of 18 Aug 2026
Inception Date
17 Dec 2020
Total Expense Ratio
0.50%
Ongoing Charges
0.50%
Fund AUM
$6,356,800.39
Domicile
Ireland
Investment Manager
Global X Management Company (UK) Limited
Custodian
BBH
Asset Class
Equity
Distributions(Distributing Share Class Only)
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Distribution Calendar
Top Holdings
As of 18 Aug 2026
Net Assets (%)
Ticker
Name
Country
Market Price ($)
Shares Held
Market Value ($)
24.07
OTHER PAYABLE & RECEIVABLES
1.00
1,530,343
1,530,343.45
6.98
U
UNITY SOFTWARE INC
US
46.74
9,486
443,375.64
5.73
3659 JP
NEXON CO LTD
JP
18.81
19,344
363,942.64
5.28
9697 JP
CAPCOM CO LTD
JP
25.73
13,035
335,351.44
5.27
7974 JP
NINTENDO CO LTD
JP
54.90
6,098
334,786.16
5.02
9766 JP
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
JP
135.00
2,366
319,401.10
4.96
9684 JP
SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO LTD
JP
18.08
17,427
315,097.11
4.87
CDR PW
CD PROJEKT RED SA
PL
69.17
4,473
309,379.01
4.74
3293 TT
INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM C
TW
23.22
12,974
301,286.55
4.68
036570 KS
NC CORP
KR
162.92
1,825
297,336.54
Sector Breakdown
As of 31 Jul 2026
Sector
Weight (%)
Communication Services
86.6
Information Technology
10.4
Consumer Discretionary
3.0
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Country Breakdown
As of 31 Jul 2026
Country
Weight (%)
Japan
34.1
United States
18.2
China
15.9
South Korea
11.3
Taiwan
5.0
Poland
4.8
Sweden
4.5
France
3.0
Hong Kong
2.6
Israel
0.5
Other
0.1
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Industry Breakdown
As of 31 Jul 2026
Industry
Weight (%)
Media & Entertainment
86.3
Software & Services
9.6
Consumer Durables & Apparel
3.1
Technology Hardware & Equipment
1.2
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
ETF Characteristics
As of 18 Aug 2026
Return on Equity
9.10%
Average Market Cap
13,948 M
2025
2026
Price to Earnings
15.47
13.83
Price to Book
1.31
1.22
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Securities LendingSecurities Lending Active? Yes
As of 19 Aug 2026
ISIN
Security Description
Currency
Weight
Asset Class
Country of Issue
US91282CPF22
UNITED STATES OF AMER TREAS NOTES 3.75% NTS 31/10/32 USD1000
USD
8.79%
Treasury
US
US91282CCR07
UNITED STATES OF AMER TREAS NOTES 1% NTS 31/07/2028 USD (N-2028)
USD
8.79%
Treasury
US
GB00B128DH60
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) IDX-LKD SNR BDS 22/11/2027 GBP (REG S)
GBP
8.79%
Sovereign
GB
FR0129570588
FRANCE(GOVT OF) 0% BILL 21/10/2026 EUR
EUR
8.79%
Sovereign
DE
FR001400XLW2
FRANCE(GOVT OF) 2.4% BDS 24/09/2028 EUR (144A)
EUR
8.79%
Sovereign
FR
US912797UY17
UNITED STATES OF AMER TREAS BILLS 0% BILL 12/11/2026 USD
Distribution Calendar