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ISIN
US37954Y3927
CUSIP
37954Y392
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Oct 25, 2019
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
Solactive Video Games & Esports Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth
Assets Under Management
$65M

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Performance

HERO Performance Chart

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) is down 15.0% since the beginning of the year. HERO is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HERO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $820.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) has returned -14.99% so far this year and -15.17% over the past 12 months.


Global X Video Games & Esports ETF

1D
-1.38%
1M
-4.04%
YTD
-14.99%
6M
-17.25%
1Y
-15.17%
3Y*
9.00%
5Y*
-3.89%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.41%
1M
4.48%
YTD
10.79%
6M
10.60%
1Y
27.02%
3Y*
21.07%
5Y*
12.39%
10Y*
13.65%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HERO Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2019, HERO's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HERO closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.73%-7.04%-6.30%3.34%-3.64%-1.27%-14.99%
20253.62%7.64%-4.73%12.63%4.34%12.15%-4.74%5.13%3.36%-3.65%-4.15%-3.84%28.74%
2024-2.88%2.86%2.73%-5.99%7.30%2.73%4.20%0.49%8.56%-3.41%3.91%-3.05%17.65%
20238.64%-7.36%7.79%-1.03%-2.68%4.73%4.64%-7.56%-5.90%-2.84%9.27%2.48%8.36%
2022-6.16%-2.45%-2.86%-11.91%4.61%-9.40%4.64%-5.16%-14.17%-1.74%9.89%-2.47%-33.42%
20214.12%0.99%-3.77%3.15%-0.00%-0.23%-5.66%-0.36%-7.74%5.28%0.00%-3.63%-8.37%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.08%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.44 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 01, 2019.

  • This ETF participated in 89.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.44 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
-1.08%
Beta
0.80
0.44
Upside Capture
71.90%
Downside Capture
89.79%

Expense Ratio

HERO has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HERO 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.


HERO Risk / Return Rank: 33
Overall Rank
HERO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HERO Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
Sortino Ratio Rank
HERO Omega Ratio Rank: 33
Omega Ratio Rank
HERO Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
Calmar Ratio Rank
HERO Martin Ratio Rank: 44
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 Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


HEROBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-3.07

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-4.10

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.88

1.41

-0.53

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.57

2.98

-3.56

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-1.07

13.78

-14.85

Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Video Games & Esports ETF provided a 1.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.502019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.48$0.48$0.25$0.15$0.05$0.22$0.22$0.03

Dividend yield

1.91%1.62%1.06%0.73%0.28%0.79%0.71%0.17%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Video Games & Esports 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$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.48
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.25
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.15
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.05
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.22

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 Global X Video Games & 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 Global X Video Games & Esports ETF was 54.02%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Global X Video Games & Esports ETF drawdown is 28.47%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-54.02%Nov 2022
1y 8mo
5y 3moFeb 2021 - now
COVID crash2020
-20.04%Mar 2020
29d27d
1mo 26dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020
2020 pullback2020
-8.68%Nov 2020
1d24d
25dNov 2020 - Dec 2020
2020 pullback2020
-7.87%Sep 2020
5d1mo 28d
2mo 3dSep 2020 - Nov 2020
2020 pullback2020
-6.77%Jul 2020
14d10d
24dJul 2020 - Aug 2020

Drawdown Indicators


HEROBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-54.02%

-56.78%

+2.76%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-26.64%

-9.10%

-17.54%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-26.64%

-18.90%

-7.74%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-48.44%

-25.43%

-23.01%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-33.92%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-28.47%

-0.33%

-28.14%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-25.97%

-10.72%

-15.25%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

14.20%

1.97%

+12.23%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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