ATLASVanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO): outlook, holdings and fees
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by VanEck. The expense ratio is 0.56% and the yield is 1.32%. The ten largest holdings are 59% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ESPO
| Last price | $96.56 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $93.66 – $100.38 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 1.32% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
ESPO fund facts
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $250M |
| Expense ratio | 0.56% |
| Number of holdings | 25 |
| Portfolio turnover | 30% |
| Inception | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is a global index that tracks the performance of the global video gaming and eSports (also known as electronic sports) segment. The fund may invest in depositary receipts and securities denominated in foreign currencies. It is non-diversified.
ESPO top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Co Ltd 7974 | Communication Services | 7.22% |
| NetEase Inc NTES | Communication Services | 7.52% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 7.06% |
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc TTWO | Communication Services | 6.37% |
| Roblox Corp RBLX | Communication Services | 6.01% |
| GameStop Corp. GME | Consumer Cyclical | 5.76% |
| Aristocrat Leisure Ltd ALL | Consumer Cyclical | 4.96% |
| Unity Software Inc U | Technology | 4.72% |
| International Games System Co Ltd 3293 | Communication Services | 5.03% |
| BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. 7832 | Consumer Cyclical | 4.74% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ESPO sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Communication Services | 75.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.9% |
| Technology | 8.3% |
By region: Japan 28.3%, North America 23.7%, Asia Emerging 19.9%, Asia Developed 14.8%, Australasia 5.0%.
ESPO returns and risk
| Year to date | -5.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -17.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +26.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.04 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ESPO: frequently asked questions
What does ESPO invest in?
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Nintendo Co Ltd (7.2%), NetEase Inc (7.5%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.1%), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (6.4%), Roblox Corp (6.0%).
What is the ESPO expense ratio?
0.56% a year: about $56.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ESPO dividend yield?
1.32%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ESPO go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $93.66 to $100.38 from $96.56 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ESPO performed?
Year to date -5.2%, one year -17.6%, three years +26.6% a year, five years +10.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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