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 07 Apr 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 07 Apr 2026
Inception Date
17 Dec 2020
Total Expense Ratio
0.50%
Ongoing Charges
0.50%
Fund AUM
$6,094,169.10
Factsheet
Domicile
Ireland
Investment Manager
Global X Management Company LLC
Custodian
BBH
Asset Class
Equity
Distributions(Distributing Share Class Only)
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Distribution Calendar
Performance History
USD Accumulating
As of recent Month End & Quarter End (31 Mar 2026)
ETF
Index
Difference
1 Year
1.74%
2.32%
-0.57%
3 Years
7.65%
8.22%
-0.57%
5 Years
-4.62%
-4.04%
-0.58%
Since Inception
-4.11%
-3.52%
-0.58%
Trading Information
As of 07 Apr 2026
USD Accumulating (ISIN: IE00BLR6Q544)
Exchange
Trading Currency
Ticker
Listing Date
SEDOL
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Shares Outstanding
Net Assets
London Stock Exchange
USD
HERU LN
18 Dec 2020
BN47GB0
$12.23 (-0.41%)
420,000
$5,135,101.63
Borsa Italiana
EUR
HERU IM
09 Aug 2021
BMCHV43
--
--
--
Deutsche Börse Xetra
EUR
H3R0 GY
04 Feb 2021
BNG49S7
--
--
--
SIX Swiss Exchange
CHF
HERU SW
16 Jul 2021
BNT8T86
--
--
--
USD Distributing (ISIN: IE00BLR6Q650)
Exchange
Trading Currency
Ticker
Listing Date
SEDOL
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Shares Outstanding
Net Assets
London Stock Exchange
GBP
HERG LN
18 Dec 2020
BN47GD2
$11.99 (-0.42%)
80,000
$959,067.47
Sector Breakdown
As of 31 Mar 2026
Sector
Weight (%)
Communication Services
87.5
Information Technology
8.5
Consumer Discretionary
4.0
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Top Holdings
As of 08 Apr 2026
Net Assets (%)
Ticker
Name
Country
SEDOL
Market Price ($)
Shares Held
Market Value ($)
5.44
3293 TT
INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM C
TW
6744807
24.33
13,998
340,516.33
5.32
259960 KS
KRAFTON INC
KR
BMBP900
159.05
2,092
332,740.62
5.30
EA
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC
US
2310194
203.99
1,626
331,687.74
4.94
9697 JP
CAPCOM CO LTD
JP
6173694
21.59
14,306
308,923.20
4.85
9684 JP
SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO LTD
JP
6309262
16.43
18,494
303,783.68
4.79
CDR PW
CD PROJEKT SA
PL
7302215
69.53
4,311
299,761.50
4.76
9766 JP
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
JP
6496681
122.78
2,427
297,998.83
4.47
TTWO
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE
US
2122117
202.13
1,383
279,545.79
4.39
NTES
NETEASE INC-ADR
US
2606440
114.04
2,408
274,608.32
4.39
7974 JP
NINTENDO CO LTD
JP
6639550
55.01
4,991
274,546.78
Country Breakdown
As of 31 Mar 2026
Country
Weight (%)
Japan
30.7
United States
17.7
China
17.5
South Korea
14.8
Taiwan
5.4
Poland
4.7
Hong Kong
3.3
France
3.2
Sweden
2.5
Israel
0.3
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Industry Breakdown
As of 31 Mar 2026
Industry
Weight (%)
Media & Entertainment
87.1
Software & Services
8.1
Consumer Durables & Apparel
4.1
Technology Hardware & Equipment
0.8
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
ETF Characteristics
As of 07 Apr 2026
Return on Equity
9.10%
Average Market Cap
18,436 M
2025
2026
Price to Earnings
14.46
12.92
Price to Book
1.22
1.14
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Securities LendingSecurities Lending Active? Yes
As of 09 Apr 2026
ISIN
Security Description
Currency
Weight
Asset Class
Country of Issue
FR001400H7V7
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
17.14%
Sovereign
FR
DE000BU25034
GERMANY(FEDERAL REPUBLIC)
EUR
17.14%
Sovereign
DE
GB00BSQNRD01
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF)
GBP
17.13%
Sovereign
GB
FR0013341682
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
14.68%
Sovereign
FR
DE000BU27006
GERMANY(FEDERAL REPUBLIC)
EUR
12.94%
Sovereign
DE
GB00B3Y1JG82
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) IDX/LKD SNR 22/03/2029 GBP
GBP
12.91%
Sovereign
DE
GB00BMGR2916
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) 0.625% BDS 31/07/35 GBP1000
Distribution Calendar