- ISIN
- US92189F1140
- CUSIP
- 92189F114
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Oct 16, 2018
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Gaming, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $239M
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Performance
ESPO Performance Chart
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) is down 15.7% since the beginning of the year. ESPO is currently trading at $87 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESPO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,326.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) has returned -15.67% so far this year and -15.18% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF
- 1D
- -1.03%
- 1M
- -1.94%
- YTD
- -15.67%
- 6M
- -15.96%
- 1Y
- -15.18%
- 3Y*
- 18.28%
- 5Y*
- 5.81%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ESPO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 17, 2018, ESPO's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ESPO closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.31% | -6.39% | -3.50% | 1.86% | -3.30% | -1.98% | -15.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.55% | 3.72% | -4.57% | 9.56% | 7.13% | 8.17% | -1.83% | 6.19% | 6.16% | -6.22% | -2.68% | -5.20% | 25.79% |
| 2024 | 0.60% | 7.94% | 1.49% | -3.82% | 8.05% | 2.99% | 1.48% | 3.95% | 7.79% | -1.95% | 13.59% | -1.18% | 47.61% |
| 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% | -9.02% | 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.25%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2018.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.38%) than losses (83.32%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.52, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.25%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 92.38%
- Downside Capture
- 83.32%
Expense Ratio
ESPO has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESPO ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ESPO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.85 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.81 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 1.37 | -0.49 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.55 | 2.78 | -3.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.93 | 12.44 | -13.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF provided a 1.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.29 | $1.29 | $0.37 | $0.54 | $0.39 | $2.23 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 1.48% | 1.24% | 0.44% | 0.96% | 0.91% | 3.36% | 0.12% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $1.29 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 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 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck 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 Video Gaming and eSports ETF was 50.99%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 496 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF drawdown is 27.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -50.99%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 7moFeb 2021 - Oct 2024 |
2026 bear market2026 | -27.81%Mar 2026 | 6mo 9d | — | 9mo 8dSep 2025 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -21.83%Mar 2020 | 25d | 1mo 1d | 1mo 26dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.07%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 24d | 2mo 10dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.90%Dec 2018 | 2mo 7d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 1dOct 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ESPO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.99% | -56.78% | +5.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -27.81% | -9.10% | -18.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.81% | -18.90% | -8.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.33% | -25.43% | -22.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -27.68% | -1.80% | -25.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.10% | -10.71% | -4.39% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 16.40% | 2.03% | +14.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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