Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (Acc)

Issuer: Global X ETFs

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 50bps

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 18 Dec 2020

Ticker: HERU

ISIN: IE00BLR6Q544

This investment vehicle offers targeted exposure to the dynamic and rapidly expanding global video games and esports industry. The sector is underpinned by powerful long-term growth drivers, including an ever-increasing global player base that now spans billions of individuals across various demographics. Technological advancements are constantly reshaping the landscape, with innovations like cloud gaming, virtual and augmented reality, and more powerful hardware creating new immersive experiences and revenue streams. Furthermore, the rise of esports as a professional spectator sport, complete with major leagues, massive prize pools, and viewership figures that rival traditional sports, has created an entirely new ecosystem for investment and growth.

The portfolio provides comprehensive exposure across the industry's value chain by investing in a diversified basket of global companies. These include leading video game developers and publishers responsible for creating blockbuster titles, hardware manufacturers that produce essential gaming components like graphics cards and consoles, and companies involved in the esports ecosystem, such as streaming platforms and league operators. By holding a global portfolio, the fund captures opportunities in key markets, including established hubs in North America and Japan, as well as high-growth regions like South Korea and China. This strategy aims to capture the performance of companies that stand to benefit most from the increasing consumption of video games and esports content.