The Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (HERU) 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.
The Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (HERU) 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.
The global gaming market increased more than 20% from 2019 to 2020, exceeding $175bn – larger than Hollywood or professional sports. Forecasts suggest the market could surpass $200bn by 2023. (Source: "Global Games Market to Generate $175.8 Billion in 2021" NewZoo, May 2021)
Gaming is increasingly a social medium, enabling the sharing of virtual experiences and interaction with friends and strangers around the world.
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.
Presently, Global X UCITS ETFs are best accessed either in consultation with a financial advisor or a broker qualified to purchase stocks, ETFs and other securities on behalf of clients. Brokerage and other fees may apply. Global X does not make any recommendations or endorsements.
| Primary Ticker | HERU |
| Primary ISIN | IE00BLR6Q544 |
| Inception Date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Bloomberg Index Ticker | SOLHERO2 |
| Index Provider | Solactive AG |
| Management Style | Physical - Full Replication |
| Management Company | Global X Management Company |
| Custodian | BBH |
| Domicile | Ireland |
| Fund AUM | $40,071,839.81 |
| Number of Holdings | 40 |
| Total Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.50% |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually |
| UCITS Compliant | Yes |
| ISA Eligibility | Yes |
| SIPP Available | Yes |
| UK Reporting Status | Yes |
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Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK
| Exchange | Trading Currency |
Ticker | Listing Date |
SEDOL | Net Asset Value (NAV) |
Shares Outstanding |
Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stock Exchange | USD | HERU LN | 18 Dec 2020 | BLR6Q54 | $14.47 (-0.08%) | 2,710,000 | $39,204,294.92 |
| Deutsche Börse Xetra | EUR | H3R0 GY | 04 Feb 2021 | BLR6Q76 | |||
| Bolsa Mexicana De Valores | MXN | HERU MX | 25 Mar 2021 | ||||
| SIX Swiss Exchange | CHF | HERU SW | 16 Jul 2021 | BNT8T86 | |||
| Borsa Italiana | EUR | HERU IM | 09 Aug 2021 | BMCHV43 |
| Exchange | Trading Currency |
Ticker | Listing Date |
SEDOL | Net Asset Value (NAV) |
Shares Outstanding |
Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stock Exchange | GBP | HERG LN | 18 Dec 2020 | BLR6Q98 | $14.46 (-0.10%) | 60,000 | $867,544.89 |
As of 31 Aug 2021 |
Fund | Index | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 12 Months | -- | -- | -- |
Returns not available as there is less than 12 months of performance history.
| % of Net Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Communication Services | 39.6 | |
| Information Technology | 36.1 | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 20.2 | |
| Industrials | 4.1 | |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
| % of Net Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 28.0 | |
| United States | 25.2 | |
| South Korea | 14.6 | |
| China | 9.8 | |
| Sweden | 6.6 | |
| Singapore | 5.7 | |
| France | 4.5 | |
| Ireland | 3.8 | |
| Hong Kong | 0.9 | |
| Canada | 0.5 | |
| Taiwan | 0.3 | |
| Other/Cash | 0.1 | |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
| Net Assets (%) | Ticker | Name | SEDOL | Market Price ($) | Shares Held | Market Value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.06 | SE | SEA LTD-ADR | BYWD7L4 | 339.81 | 7,141 | 2,426,583.21 |
| 5.87 | 9684 JP | SQUARE ENIX HD | 6309262 | 60.65 | 38,810 | 2,353,939.26 |
| 5.75 | NVDA | NVIDIA CORP | 2379504 | 219.00 | 10,527 | 2,305,413.00 |
| 5.39 | 9697 JP | CAPCOM CO LTD | 6173694 | 30.83 | 70,120 | 2,161,560.43 |
| 5.34 | 9766 JP | KONAMI HOLDINGS CORP | 6496681 | 63.29 | 33,790 | 2,138,568.70 |
| 4.69 | UBI FP | UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT | B1L3CS6 | 65.63 | 28,606 | 1,877,498.53 |
| 4.47 | EA | ELECTRONIC ARTS INC | 2310194 | 133.88 | 13,364 | 1,789,172.32 |
| 4.24 | TTWO | TAKE-TWO INTERAC | 2122117 | 151.66 | 11,202 | 1,698,895.32 |
| 4.14 | ATVI | ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC | 2575818 | 79.56 | 20,826 | 1,656,916.56 |
| 4.09 | 7974 JP | NINTENDO CO LTD | 6639550 | 486.22 | 3,368 | 1,637,600.80 |
| Holdings are subject to change. | ||||||
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