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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
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ETF Details

ETF Details

Basis-Ticker: ESPO
ISIN: IE00BYWQWR46copy-icon
TER: 0.55%
AUM: $675723186.1 (as of 11-02-2025)
SFDR Classification: Article 8

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Risk of an eSports ETF: 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 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

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

Esports ETF Provides Access to This Modern Sports

The eSports ETF by VanEck captures companies that generate more than 50% of revenues from video gaming and eSports. Current components of the ETF that previously passed the 50% revenue threshold are excluded if they fall below 25% of revenues.

The eSports ETF by VanEck invests in companies from all over the world..

Dynamic exposure to this rapidly developing sector, as the content of the ETF is adjusted every three months.

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.

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 as of 31 Jan 2025

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Holding Name Shares % of Net
Assets
Tencent Holdings Ltd 949,540 7.73
Applovin Corp 129,469 7.57
Nintendo Co Ltd 681,100 7.12
Advanced Micro Devices Inc 384,502 7.05
Roblox Corp 574,462 6.46
Netease Inc 387,329 6.30
Bandai Namco Holdings Inc 1,309,006 5.16
Krafton Inc 126,156 5.00
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd 659,777 4.92
Capcom Co Ltd 1,212,832 4.41
Top 10 Total (%) 61.70
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Main Risk Factors of an eSports ETF

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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.

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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.

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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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