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 11 May 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 11 May 2026
Inception Date
17 Dec 2020
Total Expense Ratio
0.50%
Ongoing Charges
0.50%
Fund AUM
$6,107,316.77
Domicile
Ireland
Investment Manager
Global X Management Company LLC
Custodian
BBH
Asset Class
Equity
Distributions(Distributing Share Class Only)
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Distribution Calendar
Performance History
USD Accumulating
ETF
Index
Difference
1 Year
1.74%
2.32%
-0.58%
3 Years
7.65%
8.22%
-0.57%
5 Years
-4.62%
-4.04%
-0.58%
Since Inception
-4.11%
-3.52%
-0.59%
Sector Breakdown
As of 30 Apr 2026
Sector
Weight (%)
Communication Services
87.3
Information Technology
9.0
Consumer Discretionary
3.7
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Top Holdings
As of 11 May 2026
Net Assets (%)
Ticker
Name
Country
SEDOL
Market Price ($)
Shares Held
Market Value ($)
6.37
259960 KS
KRAFTON INC
KR
BMBP900
193.13
2,015
389,157.22
5.13
EA
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC
US
2310194
200.22
1,566
313,544.52
5.12
3293 TT
INTERNATIONAL GAMES SYSTEM C
TW
6744807
23.29
13,434
312,891.43
5.12
9766 JP
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
JP
6496681
134.33
2,329
312,847.43
5.01
9697 JP
CAPCOM CO LTD
JP
6173694
22.30
13,730
306,160.50
4.93
CDR PW
CD PROJEKT SA
PL
7302215
72.44
4,152
300,765.90
4.81
TTWO
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWRE
US
2122117
221.47
1,327
293,890.69
4.59
9684 JP
SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO LTD
JP
6309262
15.81
17,748
280,567.73
4.57
036570 KS
NC CORP
KR
6264189
170.39
1,639
279,267.53
4.40
NTES
NETEASE INC-ADR
US
2606440
116.21
2,310
268,445.10
Country Breakdown
As of 30 Apr 2026
Country
Weight (%)
Japan
28.9
United States
17.3
China
17.1
South Korea
16.0
Taiwan
5.2
Poland
5.2
France
3.5
Sweden
3.3
Hong Kong
3.2
Israel
0.4
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Industry Breakdown
As of 30 Apr 2026
Industry
Weight (%)
Media & Entertainment
86.9
Software & Services
8.5
Consumer Durables & Apparel
3.8
Technology Hardware & Equipment
0.9
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
Trading Information
As of 11 May 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
$12.77 ()
400,000
$5,106,001.97
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
$12.52 ()
80,000
$1,001,314.80
ETF Characteristics
As of 11 May 2026
Return on Equity
9.10%
Average Market Cap
18,436 M
2025
2026
Price to Earnings
15.28
13.66
Price to Book
1.29
1.21
Securities LendingSecurities Lending Active? Yes
As of 12 May 2026
ISIN
Security Description
Currency
Weight
Asset Class
Country of Issue
FR001400AIN5
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
16.22%
Sovereign
FR
GB00BSQNRD01
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF)
GBP
16.21%
Sovereign
GB
GB00BM8Z2S21
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF)
GBP
12.69%
Sovereign
GB
FR0000571218
FRANCE(GOVT OF) 5.5% SNR 25/04/29 EUR1'REGS
EUR
12.46%
Sovereign
FR
NL0015002F72
NETHERLANDS (KINGDOM OF)
EUR
9.79%
Sovereign
DE
DE0001030732
GERMANY(FEDERAL REPUBLIC)
EUR
9.06%
Sovereign
DE
FR001400NBC6
FRANCE(GOVT OF)
EUR
7.38%
Sovereign
FR
GB00BMGR2916
UNITED KINGDOM(GOVERNMENT OF) 0.625% BDS 31/07/35 GBP1000
Distribution Calendar