ABOUT VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF
This exchange-traded fund (ETF) provides investors with exposure to a global portfolio of companies involved in the video gaming and eSports industry. It seeks to track the performance of a market-cap-weighted index that focuses on publicly listed businesses across the spectrum of this dynamic sector. This includes companies that are involved in the development and publishing of video games, as well as those that create the hardware and software needed to run these games, such as graphic cards, processors, and peripherals. Further, the fund invests in companies engaged in the operation of eSports leagues and tournaments, and those that own teams or provide streaming services for gaming content. This means the underlying holdings can encompass a wide variety of players, from major console and game publishers to smaller, emerging studios; chip manufacturers to peripheral providers; and also the companies that are focused on the infrastructure and growth of eSports such as streaming providers and companies that manage or own eSports teams and events. By utilizing a geographically diverse approach, this fund does not limit itself to just one particular area but it spreads across various global markets that have established or growing gaming and eSports presence. Essentially, the fund allows investors to participate in the growth of a fast-moving entertainment industry, tapping into the revenue streams created by game sales, in-game purchases, hardware sales, streaming subscriptions, advertising, sponsorships and a rising eSports market. The investment strategy is passive, meaning the fund seeks to match the index’s performance, which provides broad exposure to the various facets of the gaming and eSports industries. This makes it a straightforward way for investors to get a diversified stake in the sector, rather than trying to pick individual winners. The fund offers access to a market that is not only experiencing rapid growth but also is rapidly changing and adapting to new technologies and trends.