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VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: BJK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -4.84% | Avg. Invested days 47 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.18 | 52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 44.28 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.40 - 44.28 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Gaming ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Gaming ETF (ESPO) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVISu00ae Global Gaming Index, which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in casino gaming, sports betting, and video game development.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck has a solid reputation as an ETF provider, with a history of offering innovative and specialized investment products.
Management Expertise
VanEck has a team of experienced professionals managing its ETFs, offering expertise in various sectors, including the gaming and esports industry.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the MVISu00ae Global Gaming Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the MVISu00ae Global Gaming Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies involved in casino gaming, sports betting, and video game development.
Market Position
Market Share: Insufficient data to provide an accurate market share, as sector definitions vary.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 242993976
Competitors
Key Competitors
- HERO
- ACTV
- BETZ
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes ETFs focused on the broader entertainment, esports, and sports betting sectors. ESPO's advantage lies in its specific focus on gaming. Disadvantages may include overlap in holdings with broader tech or entertainment ETFs.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be sourced from financial websites like Yahoo Finance or Bloomberg.
Benchmark Comparison: Compare ESPO's performance against the MVISu00ae Global Gaming Index. Data must be sourced from financial websites.
Expense Ratio: 0.5
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume can be found on financial websites and indicates how easily shares can be bought and sold.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread, also found on financial websites, reflects the difference between the highest price a buyer will pay and the lowest price a seller will accept.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
The ETF is influenced by factors such as the growth of the video game industry, the expansion of online gambling, and the regulatory environment surrounding these sectors.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on the continued expansion of the gaming industry, technological advancements, and consumer spending habits. There is no record of changes in strategy and holdings.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
ESPO provides targeted exposure to the global gaming industry, offering a concentrated investment in this specific sector. The MVISu00ae Global Gaming Index offers a diversified portfolio of companies involved in casino gaming, sports betting and video game development. VanEck's experience in thematic ETFs enhances the offering, with reasonable cost. Its disadvantages may include concentration risk and susceptibility to regulatory changes.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility can be assessed by examining the ETF's price fluctuations over time, typically using standard deviation calculations.
Market Risk
Risks include sector-specific risks such as changes in gaming regulations, technological disruptions, and shifts in consumer preferences.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to the gaming industry, including video games, esports, and related sectors, may find this ETF suitable.
Market Risk
ESPO may be suitable for long-term investors seeking growth potential, but it also carries higher risks due to its sector focus.
Summary
VanEck Gaming ETF (ESPO) offers investors a focused approach to investing in the global gaming industry by tracking the MVISu00ae Global Gaming Index. Its concentration on gaming stocks means it can offer unique advantages for investors seeking concentrated exposure to this growing sector. However, its sector-specific focus carries higher risks than broader market ETFs. Before investing, investors should consider factors such as gaming regulation, technological advancement and consumer spending habits.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck website
- Yahoo Finance
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Market share and other data may be estimates and are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About VanEck Gaming ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. To be initially eligible for the index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from gaming. Gaming includes casinos and casino hotels, sports betting (including internet gambling and racetracks) and lottery services as well as gaming services, gaming technology and gaming equipment. It is non-diversified.
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