How big is gaming industry?

The video game sector has been growing at a lightning speed. In 2021 there were over 3 Billion players worldwide and the sector generated revenues of over USD 190 billion. The industry is expected to grow further thanks to mobile gaming and cloud platforms that will allow broader audience to enjoy the gaming experience.

What are the risks of eSports ETF?

Investing in esports comes with the risk of investing in smaller companies which compared with larger companies usually have shorter history of operations, fewer financial resources and less competitive strength. Because of this they may suffer higher consequences from market pressure.

Video Games and Esports ETF

Invest in the fast-growing eSports sector

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VanEck Video Gaming and eSports UCITS ETF

High revenue growth prospects via eSports ETF
Access to 25 global leaders through one purchase
Take part in the transformation of the media and sport industries

ETF Details

Basis-Ticker: ESPO
ISIN: IE00BYWQWR46

TER: 0.55%
AUM: $606.7 M (as of 18-12-2024)
SFDR Classification: Article 8

Lower risk

Typically lower reward

Higher risk

Typically higher reward

Risk: 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

Source: Newzoo Global Games Market Report 2022. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
* Estimates

Growth is expected to continue on the back of new technology and business models:

Increasingly Powerful Smartphones
Cloud Gaming Platforms
Game as a Service

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

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

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

The Fund 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. Investing today in the VanEck eSports ETF could be an excellent future-oriented choice.

Esports as a New Accelerator for Growth

Esports, multiplayer video games played competitively for spectators, are adding a new dimension to the video gaming industry.

Reach

Transformation

Blending with Traditional Sports

Esports ETF Provides Access to This Growth Opportunity

Targeted
Global Exposure
Evolving Portfolio

The eSports ETF by VanEck captures the largest pure play companies that generate more than 50% of revenues from video gaming and eSports.

The eSports ETF by VanEck invests in companies from all over the world, including countries that are not easy to access through your bank or broker.

Dynamic exposure to this rapidly developing sector, as the content of the ETF is adjusted every three months. The eSports ETF by VanEck allows you to remain invested in the leading video gaming and eSports companies worldwide.

Performance of the VanEck Esports ETF

Top 10 Holdings

Holding Name	Shares	% of Net Assets
Applovin Corp	259,577	14.45
Tencent Holdings Ltd	853,740	7.22
Nintendo Co Ltd	665,200	6.45
Advanced Micro Devices Inc	270,406	6.13
Netease Inc	421,197	6.09
Electronic Arts Inc	211,498	5.72
Gamestop Corp	1,104,370	5.30
Roblox Corp	619,239	5.13
Unity Software Inc	1,214,646	4.84
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc	149,627	4.66
Top 10 Total (%)		66.00

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Main Risk Factors of an eSports ETF

Risk of Investing in Smaller Companies
Industry or Sector Concentration Risk
Equity Market Risk

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.

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.

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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