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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.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) has returned -12.65% so far this year and 6.19% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF
- 1D
- 3.58%
- 1M
- -3.50%
- YTD
- -12.65%
- 6M
- -24.42%
- 1Y
- 6.19%
- 3Y*
- 20.67%
- 5Y*
- 6.68%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 17, 2018, ESPO's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% 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% | -12.65% | |||||||||
| 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 Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.59%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 18, 2018.
- This ETF captured 101.03% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 82.94% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.59% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.94 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
- 6.59%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 101.03%
- Downside Capture
- 82.94%
Expense Ratio
ESPO has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESPO ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% 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 Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ESPO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.29 | 0.90 | -0.61 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.56 | 1.39 | -0.82 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.21 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.16 | 1.40 | -1.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.39 | 6.61 | -6.22 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF provided a 1.42% 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 | 1.42% | 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $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 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 25.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.99% | Feb 16, 2021 | 421 | Oct 14, 2022 | 496 | Oct 7, 2024 | 917 |
| -27.81% | Sep 18, 2025 | 131 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -21.83% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 22 | Apr 16, 2020 | 40 |
| -17.07% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 50 |
| -15.9% | Oct 18, 2018 | 46 | Dec 24, 2018 | 56 | Mar 18, 2019 | 102 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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