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HERO
Passive ETF

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF

This ETF provides exposure to Equities Read more

Passive ETF
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
This fund is part of
New Consumers & Focus
-0.5%
Last Price
$26.67
% Change
-0.78%
1W flows
-
1m flows
+$1M
AuM
$87M
E/R
0.5%
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Trading data

Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$26.67
Previous close
$26.88
Consolidated volume
03/11/2026
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Average volume
30 days
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Average discount or premium
30 days
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Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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HERO performance and flow charts

Performance

-7.0-6.0-5.0-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.0%Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

Flows

0 M0.2 M0.4 M0.6 M0.8 M1 M1.2 M1.4 M

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 11, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.-4.93%-11.48%-10.02%+6.32%+43.84%-11.60%
Flows+$1M-$16M-$10M-$28M-$111M-$588M
Data as of March 11, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+20.36%+18.37%+17.48%+20.20%
Max drawdown
-16.65%-23.29%-23.29%-48.44%
Max drawdown duration
42d175d175d1530d
Time to recover
N/AN/AN/A961d

Replication quality

Data as of February 27, 2026
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Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

USA
37.64%
Japan
28.66%
Republic of Korea
11.14%
Cayman Islands
8.58%
Other
13.99%

Sectors

Communication Services
79.32%
Other
20.68%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 45

76.94%

Top 15 Holdings

ELECTRONIC ARTS
8.35%
US0900401060
6.63%
NEXON
6.61%
TAKE TWO
6.27%
US64110W1027
6.08%
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION
6.07%
CD PROJECT RED
5.05%
UNITY SOFTWARE
4.83%
NINTENDO
4.55%
KINGSOFT
4.1%
INTL GAMES SYSTM
3.9%
CAPCOM
3.86%
ROBLOX
3.8%
SQUARE ENIX
3.52%
KRAFTON
3.33%

Characteristics

The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF is built to track the Solactive Video Games & Esports NTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).

This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

Management strategyPassive
ProviderGlobal X
N° of holdings45
Replication methodDirect (Physical)
Asset classEquities
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 25, 2019
ESGNo

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Frequently asked questions about HERO

What type of ETF is HERO?

HERO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Global X.

What index does HERO track?

HERO tracks the Solactive Video Games & Esports NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.

What does HERO invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to Equities. It is part of the segment: New Consumers & Focus.

What is the expense ratio of HERO?

The total expense ratio (TER) of HERO is 0.5%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was HERO launched?

HERO was launched on October 25, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of HERO?

HERO is issued by Global X.

What is the AUM of HERO?

As of March 11, 2026, HERO manages $86.50 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has HERO performed recently?

As of March 11, 2026, HERO delivered a return of -4.93% over the past month (1M performance), -11.48% over the past three months (3M), and -10.02% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for HERO?

As of March 11, 2026, HERO has seen net flows of +$1M in the past month (1M flow) and -$10M year-to-date (YTD).

Does HERO pay dividends?

As of March 11, 2026, HERO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.8%.

How many holdings are in HERO

As of January 31, 2026, HERO holds 45 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is HERO?

As of January 31, 2026, HERO holds 45 securities, with 76.94% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of HERO?

As of January 31, 2026, HERO holds a portfolio of 45 underlyings, with its largest positions including ELECTRONIC ARTS, US0900401060 and NEXON. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does HERO invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, HERO has its largest geographic exposures in USA, Japan and Republic of Korea.

What sectors or themes does HERO focus on?

As of January 31, 2026, HERO is primarily exposed to Communication Services.

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