The Best Gaming ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Gaming ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 6
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.60%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.84%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- -13.25%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 3 / 100
The Best Gaming ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF | Consumer Discretionary Equities, Gaming | Jun 4, 2020 | 0.75% | -10.44% | — | 5.11% | 5 | ||||||||
| First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | Technology Equities, Gaming | Jan 25, 2022 | 0.70% | -19.44% | — | 1.10% | 4 | ||||||||
| VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF | Gaming, Technology Equities | Oct 16, 2018 | 0.55% | -16.33% | — | 1.49% | 3 | ||||||||
| Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | Gaming | Mar 7, 2016 | 0.59% | -3.32% | 12.32% | 0.54% | 13 | ||||||||
| Global X Video Games & Esports ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Gaming, Technology Equities | Oct 25, 2019 | 0.50% | -19.06% | — | 2.00% | 1 | ||||||||
| Roundhill Video Games ETF | Gaming | Jun 4, 2019 | 0.50% | -18.97% | — | 0.78% | 1 |
Best Gaming ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Gaming ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are GAMR (13) and BETZ (5).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | 13 | 39.21M | Mar 2016 | |
| Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF | 5 | 48.55M | Jun 2020 | |
| First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | 4 | 4.63M | Jan 2022 | |
| VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF | 3 | 239.40M | Oct 2018 | |
| Roundhill Video Games ETF | 1 | 14.48M | Jun 2019 |
Best-Performing Gaming ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Gaming ETFs is ESPO (5.31%).
Across the lineup, Gaming ETFs show an average 1-year return of -13.25% and an average 5-year return of -3.53%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF | 5.31% | 239.40M | Oct 2018 | |
| Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | -1.32% | 39.21M | Mar 2016 | |
| Global X Video Games & Esports ETF | -4.68% | 62.40M | Oct 2019 | |
| Roundhill Video Games ETF | -8.24% | 14.48M | Jun 2019 | |
| Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF | -8.72% | 48.55M | Jun 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Gaming ETFs
The top Gaming ETFs is HERO (0.50%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.60%, Gaming ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Video Games & Esports ETF | 0.50% | 62.40M | Oct 2019 | |
| Roundhill Video Games ETF | 0.50% | 14.48M | Jun 2019 | |
| VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF | 0.55% | 239.40M | Oct 2018 | |
| Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | 0.59% | 39.21M | Mar 2016 | |
| First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | 0.70% | 4.63M | Jan 2022 |
Highest-Yield Gaming ETFs
The top Gaming ETFs is BETZ (5.11%).
Across the lineup, Gaming ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.84%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF | 5.11% | 48.55M | Jun 2020 | |
| Global X Video Games & Esports ETF | 2.00% | 62.40M | Oct 2019 | |
| VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF | 1.49% | 239.40M | Oct 2018 | |
| First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF | 1.10% | 4.63M | Jan 2022 | |
| Roundhill Video Games ETF | 0.78% | 14.48M | Jun 2019 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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