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HEROvsNERDETF Comparison

ETF 1
HERO

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF

This fund is part of
New Consumers & Focus
+0%
VS
ETF 2
NERD

Roundhill Video Games ETF

This fund is part of
New Consumers & Focus
+0%

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) and Roundhill Video Games ETF (NERD) belong to the same industry segment: New Consumers & Focus. HERO's top 3 sector exposures are Communication Services, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, NERD's top sector exposures are Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. Both HERO and NERD have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%. HERO is down -16.8% year-to-date (YTD) with -$29M in YTD flows. NERD performs worse with -17.71% YTD performance, and -$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HERO and NERD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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HERO vs NERD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

-2,000,000-1,500,000-1,000,000-500,0000May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9Jun 16

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HERO
NERD
-3.94%-2.38%
-6.92%-7.00%
-16.80%-17.71%
-20.79%-21.96%
+24.21%+30.68%
-19.28%-33.86%
Flows
HERO
NERD
-$2M-
-$19M-$518K
-$29M-$2M
-$73M-$6M
-$137M-$17M
-$458M-$56M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HERO
NERD
+17.15%+15.86%
+16.64%+17.03%
+17.70%+18.51%
+20.15%+21.43%
Max drawdown
HERO
NERD
-11.17%-10.04%
-28.11%-30.73%
-28.11%-30.73%
-47.48%-57.98%
Max drawdown duration
HERO
NERD
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Trading data

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HERO
NERD
Last sale
6/22/2026 at 1:30 PM
$24.43
Previous close
06/18/2026
$24.69
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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NERD
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/22/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
HERO
NERD
Last price
$24.43
1D performance
-1.07%
AuM$62.40 M$14.47 M
E/R0.5%0.5%
Characteristics
HERO
NERD
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XRoundhill Investments
BenchmarkSolactive Video Games & Esports Index-
N° of holdings3837
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 25, 2019December 31, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HERO
USA
33.04%
Japan
28.12%
Republic of Korea
13.69%
Cayman Islands
7.41%
Other
17.74%
NERD
USA
38.45%
Japan
32.49%
Republic of Korea
11.9%
Other
17.16%

Sectors

HERO
Communication Ser.
78.8%
Other
21.2%
NERD
Communication Ser.
75.06%
Other
24.94%
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Diversification

HERO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.06%
NERD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

73.73%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
HERO
ELECTRONIC ARTS
6.91%
TAKE TWO
6.28%
KRAFTON
6.00%
US64110W1027
5.73%
INTL GAMES SYSTM
5.25%
NINTENDO
5.19%
CD PROJECT RED
5.18%
CAPCOM
4.92%
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
4.73%
ROBLOX
4.52%
UNITY SOFTWARE
4.47%
SQUARE ENIX
4.42%
NCSOFT
3.70%
US0900401060
3.48%
NEXON
3.28%
NERD
US64110W1027
10.05%
NINTENDO
8.99%
ELECTRONIC ARTS
8.31%
TAKE TWO
7.35%
ROBLOX
7.32%
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
4.45%
UNITY SOFTWARE
3.85%
BANDAI NAMCO HOLDINGS INC
3.82%
NEXON
3.63%
CAPCOM
3.40%
KRAFTON
3.15%
CD PROJECT RED
2.93%
INTL GAMES SYSTM
2.42%
SQUARE ENIX
2.20%
NCSOFT
1.86%
Frequently asked questions about HERO and NERD

How have the HERO and NERD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, HERO is down -16.8% year-to-date (YTD), while NERD has lost -17.71%. That puts HERO better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HERO or NERD?

Year-to-date, the HERO ETF saw -$29M in flows, compared to -$2M for NERD.

Which ETF is more volatile: HERO or NERD?

Over the past year, HERO had a volatility of 16.64%, while NERD experienced 17.03%.

Which ETF is bigger: HERO or NERD?

As of June 18, 2026, HERO holds $62.40 M in assets under management (AUM), while NERD manages $14.47 M.

What sectors do the HERO and NERD ETFs invest in?

HERO leans toward sectors like Communication Services. Meanwhile, NERD focuses on Communication Services.

What are the top holdings of the HERO ETF and NERD ETF?

HERO top holdings include ELECTRONIC ARTS, TAKE TWO and KRAFTON. NERD holds in its top three: US64110W1027, NINTENDO and ELECTRONIC ARTS.

Which ETF is more diversified: HERO or NERD?

HERO holds 42 securities with 74.06% of its assets in the top 15. NERD has 41 securities and a top 15 weight of 73.73%.

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