VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ESPO) Review & Analysis
- +1.3% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors withdrew a net $2.9m (-3.8% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $14.68, 34% below its 12-month high (range $13.40 to $22.35).
About ESPO
ESPO is an international shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since September 2020. With $74m under management it is number 157 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.55% a year, about $55 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Its largest holdings are Nintendo Co Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd and Netease Inc, and the top 10 make up 61% of the fund. By sector it leans towards communication services (46%) and consumer discretionary (32%). Japan is the biggest country exposure at 31%.
Over five years it has returned +10.6% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
ESPO distributions and dividend dates
ESPO pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 26 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $1.93 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 27 July 2026. To receive it you need to own ESPO before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 11.9%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare ESPO with
| Fee | 0.55% | 0.57% |
| 1 year | −24.9% | −25.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +10.6% | – |
| Size | $74m | $38m |
| Fee | 0.55% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | −24.9% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +10.6% | +11.8% |
| Size | $74m | $18.7bn |
| Fee | 0.55% | 0.04% |
| 1 year | −24.9% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +10.6% | +13.4% |
| Size | $74m | $14.9bn |
| Fee | 0.55% | 0.48% |
| 1 year | −24.9% | +16.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +10.6% | +15.3% |
| Size | $74m | $9.5bn |
ESPO price by TradingView
| Stock Code | ESPO |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $74m |
| MER (%) | 0.55% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$2.9m |
| Last Price | $14.68 |
| 52-Week Range | $13.40 – $22.35 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.24% |
| Listing Date | 10/09/2020 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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