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 109 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% | 1.29B | Jun 2004 | HERO vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | HERO vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.41B | Jul 2000 | HERO vs IUSG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | HERO vs SPYG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | HERO vs SCHG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HERO
HERO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 3. There are 189 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | HERO vs NACP | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 88 | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | HERO vs ROUS | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 86 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | HERO vs DARP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 84 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | HERO vs MFUS | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 84 | 931.20M | Jul 2019 | HERO vs HLAL |
Top Performing HERO Alternatives (YTD)
HERO is at -15.16% YTD. There are 207 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.01%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 37.01% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | HERO vs SGRT | |
| Mango Growth ETF | 31.48% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | HERO vs GARY | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 29.54% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | HERO vs VEGN | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 28.19% | 2.19B | Mar 2006 | HERO vs RPG | |
| F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF | 27.82% | 29.00M | Aug 2014 | HERO vs SPIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HERO
HERO has 19.63% 1-year volatility. There are 166 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 8.00% | 39.10M | May 2017 | HERO vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.14% | 1.54B | Apr 2015 | HERO vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.40% | 785.89M | Sep 2005 | HERO vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.53% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | HERO vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.70% | 1.39B | Aug 2020 | HERO vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HERO
HERO has a 1-year max drawdown of -30.78%. There are 184 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% | 87.62M | Jun 2016 | HERO vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 692.72M | Feb 2015 | HERO vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | HERO vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | HERO vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.54B | 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 | 90 | 10.42% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | HERO vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -6.76% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | HERO vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 57 | 21.83% | 10.08B | May 2018 | HERO vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 14 | -2.76% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | HERO vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 63 | 10.03% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | HERO vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | -0.92% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | HERO vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 32 | -9.44% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | HERO vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.16% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | HERO vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 83 | 35.71% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | HERO vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 52 | 18.87% | 14.01B | 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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