- 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
- Assets Under Management
- $41M
Share Price Chart
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Performance
GAMR Performance Chart
Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) is up 4.6% since the beginning of the year. GAMR is currently trading at $95 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GAMR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $996.
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Returns By Period
Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) has returned 4.55% so far this year and 21.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GAMR has returned 12.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF
- 1D
- 0.53%
- 1M
- 13.66%
- YTD
- 4.55%
- 6M
- 2.18%
- 1Y
- 21.51%
- 3Y*
- 16.45%
- 5Y*
- -0.09%
- 10Y*
- 12.91%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
GAMR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 2016, GAMR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.67% | -8.16% | -5.38% | 10.62% | 11.72% | 2.11% | 4.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.55% | 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% |
| 2023 | 8.94% | -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% |
| 2021 | 35.88% | -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 2.54%, 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 participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.56%) than losses (84.19%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- 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
- 2.54%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 87.56%
- 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 22 for risk / return — below 22% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| GAMR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.97 | 2.39 | -1.42 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.39 | 3.25 | -1.87 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.43 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.74 | 3.11 | -2.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.68 | 14.38 | -12.70 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF provided a 0.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 0.50% | 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.
| 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 | $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 12.89%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -55.37%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | — | 5y 4moJan 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -33.01%Mar 2020 | 1y 9mo | 2mo 26d | 2y 5dJun 2018 - Jun 2020 |
2018 correction2018 | -10.39%Feb 2018 | 10d | 3mo 9d | 3mo 19dJan 2018 - May 2018 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.79%Dec 2016 | 3mo 2d | 1mo 24d | 4mo 26dSep 2016 - Feb 2017 |
2016 pullback2016 | -6.46%May 2016 | 14d | 20d | 1mo 4dApr 2016 - May 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GAMR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.37% | -56.78% | +1.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -29.36% | -9.10% | -20.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.36% | -18.90% | -10.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.57% | -25.43% | -25.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -55.37% | -33.92% | -21.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.89% | 0.00% | -12.89% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.13% | -10.72% | -11.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.81% | 1.97% | +10.84% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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