How big is gaming industry?

The video game sector has been growing at a lightning speed. In 2021 there were over 3 Billion players worldwide and the sector generated revenues of over USD 190 billion. The industry is expected to grow further thanks to mobile gaming and cloud platforms that will allow broader audience to enjoy the gaming experience.

What are the risks of eSports ETF?

Investing in esports comes with the risk of investing in smaller companies which compared with larger companies usually have shorter history of operations, fewer financial resources and less competitive strength. Because of this they may suffer higher consequences from market pressure.

Video Games and Esports ETF

Invest in the fast-growing eSports sector

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VanEck Video Gaming and eSports UCITS ETF

Exposure to the long-term growth of the video gaming industry
Access to 25 current global leaders through one purchase in Europe’s first eSports ETF
Take part in the transformation of the media and sport industries

ETF Details

Basis-Ticker:ESPO
ISIN:IE00BYWQWR46

TER:0.55%
AUM:$734.4 M (as of 06-02-2026)
SFDR Classification:Article 8

Risk: You may lose money up to the total loss of your investment due to Equity Market Risk and Risk of investing in smaller companies as described in the Main Risk Factors, KID and prospectus

eSports ETF Allows to Take an Advantage from the Growing Industry

Global revenues and players of the videogaming sector

* Estimates

Source: Newzoo Global Games Market Report 2018-2024, Past performance is not indicative of future results, current data may differ from data quoted.

Growth could continue on the back of new technology and business models

Increasingly Powerful Smartphones
Artificial Intelligence
Game as a Service
Cloud Gaming Platforms

Increasingly powerful smartphones put high-end games within the reach of billions of people worldwide.

Profit from the boosting smartphone industry via eSports ETF

Powerful smartphones foster the growth of the eSports industry

AI can boost creativity and improves the quality of immersion and interaction, enriching the overall gaming experience.

AI can streamline game development and operations, reducing costs and increasing efficiency across the gaming ecosystem

In-game spending increases the life cycle of games and also potential revenues from paying customers.

Spendings during games raise the value of eSports

In-game purchases promote the advancement of eSports

Cloud gaming platforms bring video games into living rooms, without a need to purchase expensive equipment.

Esports will advance further via cloud gaming industry

Cloud gaming industry forwards the progress of eSports

The ETF Allows to Invest in the Future of Sport

From home consoles to in-game events with millions of attendees, the video game industry is disrupting traditional sports and media, and experiencing a period of transformative growth. However, as with any investment, the sector may be influenced by factors such as market dynamics and evolving consumer trends, which could affect company performance in various ways.

Shifting Trends in the Video Gaming Industry

Recovered Profitability?
Blending Entertainment Sectors
Generational Shift

Various GameTech and platform companies recently saw recovered profitability growth¹, driven by gaming publishers capitalizing on momentum and upcoming blockbuster launches after challenging previous years.

Note: Calculated based on the constituents' weights of the VanEck Esports & Gaming UCITS ETF since inception, all data as of November 30th of the respective year. Source: VanEck analysis.

¹ Not guaranteed for the future.

Successful crossovers with TV series (The Last of Us, Fallout, The Witcher, Arcane) and movies (Super Mario, Uncharted, Sonic the Hedgehog) highlight the media integration in this area.

While nearly 80% of young people are gamers², while maturing players continue gaming into adulthood, expanding the audience and market potential.

² Source: Bain & Company, Gamer Survey 2024: Young Players Reshape the Industry.

Esports ETF Provides Access to This Modern Sports

Targeted
The eSports ETF by VanEck captures companies that...

Global Exposure
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Evolving Portfolio
Dynamic exposure to this rapidly developing sector...

Risk: Investors should consider the risks this ETF carries before investing, such as the fact that the companies it invests in, may be more volatile and less liquid than the securities of large companies. See dedicated Main Risk Factors section on this website and please refer to the KID and Prospectus for more detailed information on the risks.

Esports Expanding Horizons in Sports and Gaming

Esports, multiplayer video games played competitively for spectators, are adding a new dimension to the video gaming industry.

Reach
Transformation
Blending with Traditional Sports

By 2030, the total eSports audience is expected to surpass 1 billion people, as digital natives take up the hobby³. The global eSports market is projected to grow more than fivefold from 2023 to 2032, exceeding a value of 10 billion U.S. dollars within the next decade.⁴

Audience Reach

³ Source: Morris Futurist, 2024.

⁴ Source: Statista Esports: Market Data & Analysis Study 2024.

Esports reflects the convergence of entertainment, video gaming, sports and media:

Large eSports events, such as the League of Legends finals, can pack stadiums with spectators.
The price pots for eSports tournaments can be over USD 50 million⁵.

Industry Shift

⁵ Source: EsportsEarnings.

Many traditional sports clubs have launched their own eSports teams, as AC Milan, AFC Ajax, Bayern München, Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain.
Also traditional sport leagues like the English Premier League or German Bundesliga have initiated their virtual eSports counterpart – with many teams participating.
In 2025, the inaugural International Esports Olympics will take place, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of eSports as a competitive discipline on the global stage.

Hybrid Sports

Performance of the VanEck Esports ETF

Source: VanEck. Performance is shown in USD. Past performance is no indicator for future results. Investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Top 10 Holdings

Holding Name	Shares	% of Net Assets
Tencent Holdings Ltd	866,940	8.42
Nintendo Co Ltd	907,800	7.41
Netease Inc	432,028	6.97
Electronic Arts Inc	247,586	6.32
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc	187,738	5.18
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd	1,093,675	5.14
Gamestop Corp	1,708,394	5.11
Capcom Co Ltd	1,582,332	5.05
Roblox Corp	578,477	4.76
Konami Holdings Corp	259,608	4.73
Top 10 Total (%)		59.07

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Main Risk Factors of an eSports ETF

Risk of Investing in Smaller Companies
Industry or Sector Concentration Risk
Equity Market Risk

The securities of smaller companies may be more volatile and less liquid than the securities of large companies. Smaller companies, when compared with larger companies, may have a shorter history of operations, fewer financial resources, less competitive strength, may have a less diversified product line, may be more susceptible to market pressure and may have a smaller market for their securities.

The Fund’s assets may be concentrated in one or more particular sectors or industries. The Fund may be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on the relevant sectors or industries will negatively impact the Fund's performance to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries.

The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risks associated with investing in the securities market, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. An investment in the Fund may lose money.

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