Global X Video Games & Esports UCITS ETF (Dist)

Issuer: Global X ETFs

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 50bps

Trading Currency: GBP

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 18 Dec 2020

Ticker: HERG

ISIN: IE00BLR6Q650

The video games and esports industry represents a significant and rapidly expanding segment of the global entertainment market. This growth is propelled by powerful long-term trends, including advancements in computing power and mobile technology, increasing global internet access, and the rising popularity of interactive entertainment. The industry has evolved significantly from a model of one-time game sales to a more lucrative system of digital downloads, in-game purchases, subscription services, and live-streaming content. This transition creates more predictable, recurring revenue streams for companies involved and fosters deeper, ongoing engagement with a massive and dedicated consumer base.

This financial instrument offers targeted exposure to the companies at the forefront of this digital revolution. The portfolio includes firms from across the entire value chain, such as game developers and publishers who create the content, and hardware manufacturers that produce the necessary equipment. It also captures the explosive growth of esports, a phenomenon that has transformed competitive gaming into a professional spectator sport with a global audience rivaling traditional sports leagues. By investing in this theme, one can gain access to a structural growth story driven by demographic shifts towards digital-native consumers and continuous innovation in interactive media and online communities.