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 21 Jul 2026
Primary Ticker
HERU
Primary ISIN
IE00BLR6Q544
Bloomberg Index Ticker
SOLHERO2
Number of Holdings
42
Index Provider
Solactive AG
Management Style
Physical - Full Replication - Passively Managed Index Tracking
Key Information
As of 21 Jul 2026
Inception Date
17 Dec 2020
Total Expense Ratio
0.50%
Ongoing Charges
0.50%
Fund AUM
$5,714,997.67
Domicile
Ireland
Investment Manager
Global X Management Company (UK) Limited
Custodian
BBH
Asset Class
Equity
Performance History
USD Accumulating
As of recent Month End & Quarter End (30 Jun 2026)
ETF
Index
Difference
1 Year
-24.42%
-23.99%
-0.43%
3 Years
6.43%
7.01%
-0.58%
5 Years
-5.66%
-5.09%
-0.57%
Since Inception
-4.59%
-4.01%
-0.58%
Top Holdings
As of 21 Jul 2026
Net Assets (%)
Ticker
Name
Country
SEDOL
Market Price ($)
Shares Held
Market Value ($)
5.73
EA
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC
US
2310194
209.04
1,566
327,356.64
5.61
259960 KS
KRAFTON INC
KR
BMBP900
159.17
2,015
320,720.49
5.51
TTWO
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE
US
2122117
235.93
1,334
314,730.62
5.26
NTES
NETEASE INC-ADR
US
2606440
129.55
2,321
300,685.55
5.23
3293 TT
INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM C
TW
6744807
22.14
13,494
298,816.97
5.05
9697 JP
CAPCOM CO LTD
JP
6173694
20.92
13,795
288,568.23
4.86
9684 JP
SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO LTD
JP
6309262
15.59
17,832
277,956.70
4.65
9766 JP
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
JP
6496681
113.49
2,341
265,671.87
4.43
3888 HK
KINGSOFT CORP LTD
KY
B27WRM3
3.21
78,811
253,272.61
4.42
CDR PW
CD PROJEKT SA
PL
7302215
60.85
4,152
252,644.33
Sector Breakdown
As of 30 Jun 2026
Sector
Weight (%)
Communication Services
86.5
Information Technology
9.6
Consumer Discretionary
4.0
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Country Breakdown
As of 30 Jun 2026
Country
Weight (%)
Japan
29.0
United States
20.3
China
16.2
South Korea
13.8
Taiwan
5.3
Poland
4.5
France
4.0
Hong Kong
3.3
Sweden
3.2
Israel
0.4
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Industry Breakdown
As of 30 Jun 2026
Industry
Weight (%)
Media & Entertainment
85.9
Software & Services
8.9
Consumer Durables & Apparel
4.1
Technology Hardware & Equipment
1.1
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Securities LendingSecurities Lending Active? Yes
As of 22 Jul 2026
ISIN
Security Description
Currency
Weight
Asset Class
Country of Issue
DE000BU2Z031
GERMANY(FEDERAL REPUBLIC) 2.6% BDS 15/08/2034 EUR
EUR
17.15%
Sovereign
DE
GB00BSQNRD01
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) 4.375% BDS 07/03/2030 GBP
GBP
17.13%
Sovereign
GB
GB00B128DH60
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) IDX-LKD SNR BDS 22/11/2027 GBP (REG S)
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