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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Key Information
As of 11 Jun 2026
Inception Date
17 Dec 2020
Total Expense Ratio
0.50%
Ongoing Charges
0.50%
Fund AUM
$5,637,659.12
Domicile
Ireland
Investment Manager
Global X Management Company LLC
Custodian
BBH
Asset Class
Equity
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.
Distributions(Distributing Share Class Only)
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Distribution Calendar
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
Sector Breakdown
As of 31 May 2026
Sector
Weight (%)
Communication Services
86.5
Information Technology
9.7
Consumer Discretionary
3.8
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Country Breakdown
As of 31 May 2026
Country
Weight (%)
Japan
28.3
United States
19.0
China
15.9
South Korea
15.3
Taiwan
5.5
Poland
4.5
France
4.2
Sweden
3.6
Hong Kong
3.1
Israel
0.4
Other
0.2
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Industry Breakdown
As of 31 May 2026
Industry
Weight (%)
Media & Entertainment
86.1
Software & Services
8.7
Consumer Durables & Apparel
3.9
Technology Hardware & Equipment
1.3
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Securities LendingSecurities Lending Active? Yes
As of 12 Jun 2026
ISIN
Security Description
Currency
Weight
Asset Class
Country of Issue
DE0001102606
GERMANY(FEDERAL REPUBLIC)
EUR
12.14%
Sovereign
DE
FR001400BKZ3
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
12.14%
Sovereign
FR
GB00B3Y1JG82
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) IDX/LKD SNR 22/03/2029 GBP
GBP
12.13%
Sovereign
DE
GB00BZ1NTB69
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF)
GBP
12.13%
Sovereign
GB
FR001400L834
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
11.32%
Sovereign
FR
FR0129570521
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
5.00%
Sovereign
FR
CH0015803239
SWITZERLAND (GOVERNMENT OF)
CHF
5.00%
Sovereign
CH
CH0024524966
SWITZERLAND (GOVERNMENT OF)
CHF
5.00%
Sovereign
CH
DE000BU2Z049
GERMANY(FEDERAL REPUBLIC)
EUR
3.40%
Sovereign
DE
SE0011281922
SWEDEN(KINGDOM OF)
SEK
3.33%
Sovereign
SE
ETF Characteristics
As of 11 Jun 2026
Return on Equity
9.10%
Average Market Cap
18,436 M
2025
2026
Price to Earnings
13.96
12.48
Price to Book
1.18
1.10
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Trading Details
As of 11 Jun 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
Distribution Calendar