VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO)
ESPO is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index. ESPO launched on Oct 16, 2018 and has a 0.55% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92189F1140
92189F114
Oct 16, 2018
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
ESPO features an expense ratio of 0.55%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF had a return of 49.09% year-to-date (YTD) and 49.07% in the last 12 months.
ESPO
49.09%
2.73%
28.56%
49.07%
18.78%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ESPO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.60% | 7.94% | 1.49% | -3.82% | 8.05% | 2.99% | 1.48% | 3.95% | 7.79% | -1.95% | 13.59% | 49.09% | |
| 2023 | 13.95% | -4.73% | 13.65% | -3.65% | 2.96% | 6.27% | 5.24% | -7.64% | -4.85% | -2.70% | 10.11% | 3.69% | 33.64% |
| 2022 | -5.66% | -3.02% | -4.14% | -13.98% | 4.88% | -9.03% | 4.89% | -5.54% | -14.06% | -1.63% | 12.94% | -4.12% | -34.71% |
| 2021 | 3.73% | -0.61% | -5.31% | 3.60% | -0.13% | 2.63% | -6.75% | 1.88% | -5.73% | 6.22% | 5.68% | -6.08% | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 0.67% | -0.29% | 1.62% | 7.18% | 13.75% | 9.22% | 8.85% | 9.96% | -0.66% | -2.86% | 9.45% | 7.13% | 83.95% |
| 2019 | 11.09% | -2.57% | 9.30% | 3.62% | -3.44% | 4.97% | 0.69% | 0.77% | -0.11% | 1.68% | 4.86% | 5.99% | 42.34% |
| 2018 | -9.12% | 1.10% | -4.84% | -12.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 83, ESPO is among the top 17% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.39 | $2.23 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.96% | 0.91% | 3.37% | 0.12% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.23 | $2.23 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2018 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF was 50.99%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 496 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF drawdown is 5.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.99% | Feb 16, 2021 | 421 | Oct 14, 2022 | 496 | Oct 7, 2024 | 917 |
| -21.83% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 29 | Apr 27, 2020 | 47 |
| -15.88% | Oct 18, 2018 | 46 | Dec 24, 2018 | 56 | Mar 18, 2019 | 102 |
| -8.63% | Sep 3, 2020 | 3 | Sep 8, 2020 | 42 | Nov 5, 2020 | 45 |
| -8.5% | Nov 9, 2020 | 2 | Nov 10, 2020 | 12 | Nov 27, 2020 | 14 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF volatility is 7.76%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.