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 01 Jul 2026
Inception Date
17 Dec 2020
Total Expense Ratio
0.50%
Ongoing Charges
0.50%
Fund AUM
$5,731,917.61
Domicile
Ireland
Investment Manager
Global X Management Company (UK) Limited
Custodian
BBH
Asset Class
Equity
ETF Summary
The Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (HERU LN) seeks to invest in
companies that develop or publish video games, facilitate the streaming and
distribution of video gaming or esports content, own and operate within
competitive esports leagues, or produce hardware used in video games and
esports, including augmented and virtual reality.
ETF Objective
The Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (HERU LN) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Video Games & Esports v2 Index.
Trading Details
As of 01 Jul 2026
Primary Ticker
HERU
Primary ISIN
IE00BLR6Q544
Bloomberg Index Ticker
SOLHERO2
Number of Holdings
42
Index Provider
Solactive AG
Management Style
Physical - Full Replication - Passively Managed Index Tracking
Distributions(Distributing Share Class Only)
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Distribution Calendar
Regulatory
SFDR Classification
Article 6
UCITS Compliant
Yes
ISA Eligibility
Yes
SIPP Eligibility
Yes
UK Reporting Status
Yes
Authorized Participants & Market Makers
Citigroup Global Markets, DRW Europe BV, Flow Traders BV, GHCO LLP, HSBC Bank PLC, Jane Street Financial Ltd, Mirae Asset Securities UK Ltd, Societe Generale SA, Susquehanna Intl Ltd, Virtu Financial Ireland Ltd, JP Morgan Securities PLC
Performance History
USD Accumulating
As of recent Month End & Quarter End (30 Jun 2026)
ETF
Index
Difference
1 Year
-24.42%
-23.99%
-0.43%
3 Years
6.43%
7.01%
-0.58%
5 Years
-5.66%
-5.09%
-0.57%
Since Inception
-4.59%
-4.01%
-0.58%
Top Holdings
As of 01 Jul 2026
Net Assets (%)
Ticker
Name
Country
SEDOL
Market Price ($)
Shares Held
Market Value ($)
6.05
3293 TT
INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM C
TW
6744807
25.69
13,494
346,683.79
5.83
TTWO
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE
US
2122117
250.32
1,334
333,926.88
5.61
EA
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC
US
2310194
205.45
1,566
321,734.70
5.54
259960 KS
KRAFTON INC
KR
BMBP900
157.51
2,015
317,373.83
5.25
NTES
NETEASE INC-ADR
US
2606440
129.70
2,321
301,033.70
4.70
036570 KS
NC CORP
KR
6264189
164.26
1,639
269,215.36
4.66
9684 JP
SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO LTD
JP
6309262
14.98
17,832
267,087.47
4.47
9697 JP
CAPCOM CO LTD
JP
6173694
18.59
13,795
256,439.80
4.40
9766 JP
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
JP
6496681
107.60
2,341
251,894.80
4.32
CDR PW
CD PROJEKT SA
PL
7302215
59.62
4,152
247,526.79
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
Trading Information
As of 01 Jul 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
$11.98 (1.61%)
400,000
$4,792,150.64
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
$11.75 (1.64%)
80,000
$939,766.97
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
--
--
--
ETF Characteristics
As of 01 Jul 2026
Return on Equity
9.10%
Average Market Cap
16,170 M
2025
2026
Price to Earnings
14.33
12.80
Price to Book
1.21
1.13
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Securities LendingSecurities Lending Active? Yes
As of 02 Jul 2026
ISIN
Security Description
Currency
Weight
Asset Class
Country of Issue
GB00B128DH60
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) IDX-LKD SNR BDS 22/11/2027 GBP (REG S)
Distribution Calendar