Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HERO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HERO
HERO charges 0.50% annually. There are 105 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.26B | Jun 2004 | HERO vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | HERO vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.21B | Jun 2004 | HERO vs ILCG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 52.13B | Sep 2000 | HERO vs SPYG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.19B | Jul 2000 | HERO vs IUSG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HERO
HERO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 1. There are 186 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 85 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | HERO vs DARP | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 84 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | HERO vs NACP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 84 | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | HERO vs MFUS | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 82 | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | HERO vs ROUS | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 82 | 495.57M | Oct 2017 | HERO vs BIBL |
Top Performing HERO Alternatives (YTD)
HERO is at -19.06% YTD. There are 205 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 57.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 57.26% | 26.18M | Oct 2025 | HERO vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 45.10% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | HERO vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 35.15% | 117.69M | Feb 2020 | HERO vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 30.53% | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | HERO vs FMTM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 30.31% | 2.27B | Mar 2006 | HERO vs RPG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HERO
HERO has 19.36% 1-year volatility. There are 161 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.56% | 39.10M | May 2017 | HERO vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.24% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | HERO vs QUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.53% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | HERO vs DGRO | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.53% | 774.52M | Sep 2005 | HERO vs PFM | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.79% | 1.36B | Aug 2020 | HERO vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HERO
HERO has a 1-year max drawdown of -29.33%. There are 180 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 85.26M | Jun 2016 | HERO vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | HERO vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | HERO vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | HERO vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | HERO vs QUS |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 84 | 7.89% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | HERO vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 11 | -6.53% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | HERO vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 58 | 24.56% | 11.08B | May 2018 | HERO vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 19 | 6.67% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | HERO vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 60 | 10.71% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | HERO vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 23 | 1.13% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | HERO vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -5.97% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | HERO vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 78 | 4.54% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | HERO vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 89 | 49.19% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | HERO vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 60 | 20.97% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | HERO vs PAVE |
Often Compared With HERO
Investors most often compare HERO with ESPO, NERD, GAMR. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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