ESPO
-6.16 · -5.68%
$102.32 · NASDAQ

VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) ETF Analysis | Communications

VanEck · USA
AUM:$282.5M
#– of – in Communications ETFs

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Market Performance

ESPO returned -2.3% over the past year, broadly in line with flat market conditions.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.56% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is ESPO?

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.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Negative 12-Month Return
ESPO returned -2.3% over the past year, reflecting recent market conditions.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.56%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 59.4% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$282.5M
Expense Ratio0.56%
Dividend Yield1.27%
Holdings25
Inception DateOct 2018
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderVanEck
Beta1.29
CategoryCommunications
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+4.2%
1Y
-14.2%
3Y
+85.0%
5Y
+54.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in ESPO 5 years ago, it would have grown to £15,401 — a gain of £5,401.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

ESPO delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearESPO
2026 YTD-6.9%
2025+24.9%
2024+51.1%
2023+32.1%
2022-35.0%
CAGR 4yr+12.8%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +13.2%Worst year: -35.0% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
25.2%
Moderate
Momentum
+6.7%
30-day change
Support Level
93.99
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.