VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF
ETF
ESPO
Price as of:
$90.78
+ $1.65
+ 1.85%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
-12.4%
1 yr return
-11.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
19.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.6%
Net Assets
$257 M
Holdings in Top 10
59.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$89.1
$87.21
$122.30
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.55%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 33.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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ESPO - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -12.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.06%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Other
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF
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Fund Family NameVANECKFUND
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Inception DateOct 16, 2018
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Shares Outstanding6900000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGuo Hua (Jason) Jin
Fund Description
The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Fund’s benchmark index. For purposes of this policy, the term “assets” means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. The eSports Index is a global index that tracks the performance of the global video gaming and eSports (also known as electronic sports) segment. To be initially eligible for the eSports Index, a company is generally considered by the Index provider to be part of the global video gaming and eSports segment if the company generates at least 50% of its revenues from video gaming and/or eSports. These companies may include those that develop video games and related software or hardware such as computer processors and graphics cards used in video gaming systems and related hardware such as controllers, headsets, and video gaming consoles. They may also include those that offer streaming services, develop video games and/or hardware for use in eSports events and are involved in eSports events such as league operators, teams, distributors and platforms.
Video gaming and eSports companies may include small- and medium-capitalization companies and foreign and emerging market issuers, and the Fund may invest in depositary receipts and securities denominated in foreign currencies. As of December 31, 2025, the eSports Index included 25 securities of companies with a market capitalization range of between
approximately $1.46 billion and $697.21 billion and a weighted average market capitalization of $85.30 billion.These amounts are subject to change. The Fund’s 80% investment policy is non-fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval upon 60 days’ prior written notice to shareholders.
The Fund, using a “passive” or indexing investment approach, attempts to approximate the investment performance of the eSports Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the eSports Index. Unlike many investment companies that try to “beat” the performance of a benchmark index, the Fund does not try to “beat” the eSports Index and does not seek temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its investment objective of seeking to replicate the eSports Index.
The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, therefore, may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular issuer. The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the eSports Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. As of September 30, 2025, each of the communication services and consumer discretionary sectors represented a significant portion of the Fund.
ESPO - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ESPO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -12.4% | -14.1% | 100.1% | 98.48% |
| 1 Yr | -11.0% | -20.3% | 211.3% | 97.98% |
| 3 Yr | 19.9%* | 3.7% | 61.7% | 83.33% |
| 5 Yr | 6.6%* | -13.0% | 42.3% | 81.73% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 7.5% | 37.2% | 75.54% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ESPO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.3% | -24.3% | 48.7% | 25.25% |
| 2024 | 47.0% | -19.9% | 59.2% | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 32.4% | -5.6% | 96.9% | 76.65% |
| 2022 | -35.3% | -73.9% | -16.4% | 29.44% |
| 2021 | -5.4% | -44.6% | 51.5% | 73.47% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ESPO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -12.4% | -14.1% | 100.1% | 98.48% |
| 1 Yr | -11.0% | -20.3% | 211.3% | 97.98% |
| 3 Yr | 19.9%* | 3.7% | 61.7% | 83.33% |
| 5 Yr | 6.6%* | -13.0% | 42.3% | 81.73% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 7.5% | 37.2% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ESPO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.8% | -6.7% | 49.2% | 32.83% |
| 2024 | 47.6% | -19.9% | 59.2% | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 33.6% | -2.3% | 96.9% | 80.71% |
| 2022 | -34.7% | -67.5% | -5.9% | 40.10% |
| 2021 | -2.1% | -17.8% | 59.2% | 88.27% |
ESPO - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| ESPO | Category Low | Category High | ESPO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 257 M | 8.14 M | 147 B | 69.85% |
| Number of Holdings | 26 | 10 | 324 | 96.48% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 157 M | 1.57 M | 73.9 B | 66.33% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 59.91% | 15.1% | 100.0% | 34.17% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Nintendo Co Ltd 7.62%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 7.39%
- NetEase Inc 7.11%
- Electronic Arts Inc 6.87%
- ROBLOX Corp 5.87%
- Take-Two Interactive Software Inc 5.38%
- Unity Software Inc 5.15%
- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd 5.03%
- International Games System Co Ltd 4.90%
- Capcom Co Ltd 4.58%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ESPO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.73% | 0.08% | 100.34% | 33.17% |
| Cash | 2.47% | 0.00% | 26.29% | 31.66% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.72% | 57.29% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.34% | 26.87% | 52.76% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 46.73% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 81.92% | 46.23% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ESPO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services | 71.73% | 0.00% | 97.05% | 2.01% |
| Technology | 18.27% | 2.80% | 100.00% | 98.49% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.00% | 0.00% | 32.97% | 25.63% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.17% | 44.22% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.05% | 56.28% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 38.68% | 82.91% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.57% | 75.88% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 37.33% | 82.41% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.20% | 42.71% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 50.75% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.38% | 48.74% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ESPO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 64.95% | 0.00% | 67.30% | 1.01% |
| US | 34.78% | 0.08% | 100.34% | 98.99% |
ESPO - Expenses
Operational Fees
| ESPO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% | 0.08% | 3.42% | 83.84% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.03% | 1.95% | 18.09% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| ESPO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| ESPO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| ESPO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 33.00% | 0.69% | 281.00% | 36.08% |
ESPO - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| ESPO | Category Low | Category High | ESPO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 0.00% | 7.82% | 9.55% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| ESPO | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Other | Annually | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| ESPO | Category Low | Category High | ESPO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.06% | -2.30% | 2.08% | 21.21% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| ESPO | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.289 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.365 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.542 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.392 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.229 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.085 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.083 | Extra |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.010 | OrdinaryDividend |
ESPO - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2018
3.62
3.6%
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since January 2007 and has been a portfolio manager since 2018. Mr. Jin graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Analysis.
Peter Liao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 16, 2018
3.62
3.6%
Mr. Liao joined VanEck in 2005 and serves as Head of Equity ETF Portfolio Management. He oversees the Equity ETF Investment Management team and is responsible for development and management of index replication and optimization strategies. Mr. Liao is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Society New York. Mr. Liao received a BA in Mathematics and Economics from New York University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 32.43 | 8.23 | 1.41 |