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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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.73% | -7.04% | -6.30% | 3.34% | -3.64% | -1.27% | -14.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.62% | 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% |
| 2023 | 8.64% | -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% |
| 2021 | 4.12% | 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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| HERO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| 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 | $0.15 | $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 | 29d | 27d | 1mo 26dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.68%Nov 2020 | 1d | 24d | 25dNov 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -7.87%Sep 2020 | 5d | 1mo 28d | 2mo 3dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -6.77%Jul 2020 | 14d | 10d | 24dJul 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HERO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -28.47% | -0.33% | -28.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.97% | -10.72% | -15.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth 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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