Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) Dividend History
HERO latest distribution
Paid. Next semiannual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.68%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.46paid in the last 12 months
- Semiannual2 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +17.1%5-year growth a year
HERO dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $46
- Each payment
- $23
- Value of the shares
- $2,741
- Yield
- 1.68%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.46 per share, before tax.
HERO distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
HERO distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 14 payments).
HERO distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.1280 | — | — | 1 |
| 2025 | $0.4830 | +94.0% | 1.62% | 2 |
| 2024 | $0.2490 | +68.2% | 1.06% | 2 |
| 2023 | $0.1480 | +184.6% | 0.73% | 2 |
| 2022 | $0.0520 | −76.6% | 0.28% | 2 |
| 2021 | $0.2220 | +1.4% | 0.79% | 2 |
| 2020 | $0.2190 | +682.1% | 0.71% | 2 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
HERO yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $32.76 | 1.41% | $0.46 | 1.4% |
| 3 years ago | $17.92 | 2.57% | $0.98 | 5.5% |
| 5 years ago | $29.74 | 1.55% | $1.26 | 4.2% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
HERO yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERO | Global X Video Games & Esports ETF | 1.69% | 0.50% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
HERO distribution history
14 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-07-07 | $0.1280 | −61.6% |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-07 | $0.3330 | +122.0% |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-07 | $0.1500 | −27.9% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-07 | $0.2080 | +407.3% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-05 | $0.0410 | −66.1% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | $0.1210 | +348.1% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-10 | $0.0270 | +440.0% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-09 | $0.0050 | −89.4% |
Show all 14 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-08 | $0.0470 | −76.1% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-07 | $0.1970 | +688.0% |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-08 | $0.0250 | −87.9% |
| 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-08 | $0.2070 | +1,625.0% |
| 2020-06-29 | 2020-06-30 | 2020-07-08 | $0.0120 | −57.1% |
| 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-08 | $0.0280 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
HERO dividend overview
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF pays semiannual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.46 per share, a yield of 1.68% at the latest close of $27.41. In 2025 it paid $0.4830 per share, up 94.0% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +17.1% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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HERO dividends FAQ
Does HERO pay a dividend?
Yes. HERO pays semiannual distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.1280 per share with an ex-dividend date of June 29, 2026, payable July 7, 2026.
What is the HERO dividend yield?
HERO paid $0.46 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.68% at the latest close of $27.41.
When is the next HERO dividend?
The next semiannual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does HERO pay dividends?
HERO pays distributions semiannual, 2 times a year.
How much did HERO pay in dividends in 2025?
HERO paid $0.4830 per share in 2 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of HERO pay?
100 shares of HERO would have paid about $46 over the past 12 months, before tax.