Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) Performance
HERO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −14.9% total return
- 5 years
- −0.7% a year
- Since first price
- +9.9% a year since 2019
HERO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HERO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.8% | +0.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +12.9% | +12.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.9% | +3.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.4% | −7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −14.9% | −16.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +58.8%+16.7%/yr | +53.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −3.3%−0.7%/yr | −7.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 31, 2019 | +93.3%+9.9%/yr | +82.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: HERO vs SPY
From Oct 31, 2019: HERO grew to $19,331, SPY to $27,690.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HERO returns by calendar year
4 of 6 full years positive. Best 2020 (+91.0%), worst 2022 (−33.4%). 2026 is year to date.
HERO annual returns table
| Year | HERO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.4% | −24.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +28.7% | −15.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.7% | −10.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +8.4% | −17.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −33.4% | −40.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −8.4% | −26.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +91.0% | −20.0% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
HERO largest drawdowns
Now 22.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | −54.0% | Nov 9, 2022 | not yet | 1.7 years | 5.7 years so far |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −20.0% | Mar 20, 2020 | Apr 16, 2020 | 30 days | 57 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
HERO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.3% | +0.1% | +9.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.4% | 20.5% | 20.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 | -0.07 | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.04 | -0.10 | 0.67 |
| Best month | +12.6% | +12.6% | +14.7% |
| Worst month | −7.0% | −14.2% | −14.2% |
| Best 12 months | +54.9% | +54.9% | +96.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −23.1% | −40.1% | −40.1% |
| Positive months | 56% | 47% | 51% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.76 | 0.89 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.51 | 0.68 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
HERO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 73 | −40.1% | +4.9% | +96.3% | 59% |
| 3-year (a year) | 49 | −15.1% | +4.8% | +24.9% | 57% |
| 5-year (a year) | 25 | −4.3% | +4.7% | +10.4% | 64% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2019. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HERO performance overview
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (HERO) returned −14.9% over the past year and −0.7% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2019 it has returned +9.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,331. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −54.0%, from Feb 12, 2021 to Nov 9, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. HERO finished 4 of its 6 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2020 (+91.0%) and the worst 2022 (−33.4%). Volatility has been 20.8% a year.
Related: HERO chart, HERO holdings, HERO dividends. See the HERO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HERO performance FAQ
What is the HERO return over the past year?
HERO returned −14.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 16.3%.
What is the average annual return of HERO?
HERO has returned −0.7% a year over 5 years, +9.9% a year since October 31, 2019 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in HERO be worth?
$10,000 invested in HERO at its first recorded close on October 31, 2019 would be worth about $19,331 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for HERO?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −33.4%. The best was 2020 at +91.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of HERO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −54.0% between February 12, 2021 and November 9, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 22.1% below its peak.
How volatile is HERO?
Over the past 3 years HERO had an annualized volatility of 18.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.58 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).