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Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US26924G7060
CUSIP
26924G706
Issuer
Amplify
Inception Date
Mar 7, 2016
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Category
Gaming
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
VettaFi Video Game Leaders Index
Domicile
U.S.
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Amplify Video Game Leaders 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) has returned -17.16% so far this year and 13.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GAMR has returned 11.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF

1D
4.27%
1M
-5.38%
YTD
-17.16%
6M
-21.93%
1Y
13.90%
3Y*
7.48%
5Y*
-4.99%
10Y*
11.06%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 2016, GAMR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2021 with a return of +35.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2021 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GAMR closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 27, 2021 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 28, 2021 at -10.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-4.67%-8.16%-5.38%-17.16%
20253.55%2.70%-4.80%2.62%13.37%10.33%5.30%2.68%5.13%2.48%-6.08%-2.08%39.20%
2024-5.56%2.74%1.41%-5.96%10.48%1.88%0.27%1.09%5.26%-2.17%5.51%-3.03%11.23%
20238.94%-4.90%6.58%-1.66%-1.81%2.88%3.36%-9.18%-6.20%-4.44%10.73%4.58%6.89%
2022-9.10%-2.35%-2.90%-14.14%3.45%-11.95%5.48%-5.59%-13.97%0.28%10.67%-1.65%-36.96%
202135.88%-18.40%10.90%1.24%-0.76%-2.21%-5.12%-0.99%-6.77%8.41%2.34%-5.19%11.31%

Benchmark Metrics

Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.65%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 11, 2016.

  • This ETF participated in 84.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.53% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
1.65%
Beta
0.91
0.46
Upside Capture
83.53%
Downside Capture
84.19%

Expense Ratio

GAMR has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GAMR ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


GAMR Risk / Return Rank: 2525
Overall Rank
GAMR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2626
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GAMR Sortino Ratio Rank: 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
GAMR Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
GAMR Calmar Ratio Rank: 2121
Calmar Ratio Rank
GAMR Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GAMRBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.51

0.90

-0.39

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.90

1.39

-0.49

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.43

1.40

-0.97

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.18

6.61

-5.43

Explore GAMR risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF provided a 0.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share.


0.52%0.54%0.56%0.58%0.60%0.62%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$0.47$0.47$0.41

Dividend yield

0.63%0.52%0.63%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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$0.47$0.47
2024$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.41

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 Amplify Video Game Leaders 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 Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF was 55.37%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF drawdown is 30.97%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-55.37%Jan 28, 2021433Oct 14, 2022
-33.01%Jun 6, 2018447Mar 16, 202060Jun 10, 2020507
-10.39%Jan 29, 20189Feb 8, 201869May 18, 201878
-9.79%Sep 29, 201665Dec 30, 201635Feb 22, 2017100
-6.46%Apr 20, 201611May 4, 201614May 24, 201625

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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