Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF
GAMR ThematicUpdated: Jul 4, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | AMD | 22.03% | |
| NVIDIA Corp | NVDA | 9.73% | |
| Microsoft Corp | MSFT | 9.46% | |
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | META | 8.37% | |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 0700.HK | 6.58% | |
| AppLovin Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A | APP | 5.76% | |
| Sea Ltd ADR | SE | 4.49% | |
| Electronic Arts Inc | EA | 4.28% | |
| Sony Group Corp | 6758.T | 4.2% | |
| Unity Software Inc Ordinary Shares | U | 3.31% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) is a Thematic ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.59% and $41M in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Advanced Micro Devices Inc, NVIDIA Corp, Microsoft Corp. The ETF currently yields 0.51% in dividends. Year-to-date, GAMR has returned +0.29%.
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the component securities of the index. The index constituents are weighted based on a banded float modified market capitalization ranking.
FAQ — GAMR
What is the TER of GAMR (Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF)?
GAMR has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59 % per year. That sits below the thematic category median (0.68 % across 15 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has GAMR delivered?
Performance for GAMR: YTD: +0.29 % · 3-year p.a.: +15.14 % · 5-year p.a.: +0.03 %. Over 5 years, GAMR underperforms the thematic category median of +2.05 % by -2.02 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of GAMR?
The five largest positions in GAMR are: AMD, NVDA, MSFT, META, 0700.HK. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does GAMR pay dividends?
GAMR has a current dividend yield of 0.51 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for GAMR?
GAMR is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
When gaming becomes an asset class
The Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) packages video game and esports companies into a single, tightly focused thematic basket. Its largest positions include AMD (16.92%), NVIDIA (10.28%) and Microsoft (9.58%), alongside Asian heavyweights such as Tencent, Sony and Nintendo. With assets of roughly $37M, GAMR is a small niche fund — a concentrated exposure to a hit-driven, globally distributed industry that blends hardware, software and platforms.
Performance at a glance
The figures reflect the cyclical nature of the gaming industry. Over three years GAMR shows a cumulative return of 15.89% per the data sheet, while its five-year record is roughly flat to slightly negative at −0.7%. Year to date the fund stands at 1.63%. The price of $92.34 sits at about 64.4% of its 52-week range ($71.43 to $103.93).
- YTD: 1.63%
- 3 years: 15.89%
- 5 years: −0.7%
- Dividend yield: 0.57%
Swings like these are typical of thematic ETFs and show how strongly individual product cycles can ripple through returns.
Risk profile
GAMR is highly concentrated: technology makes up 46.82% and communication services 43.93% of the portfolio, while consumer cyclical contributes just 9.25%. This clustering in two sectors raises sensitivity to industry-specific setbacks. The gaming industry is hit-driven — success hinges on individual game titles, console cycles and consumer trends, which amplifies volatility.
- Expense ratio of 0.59%, higher than broad index ETFs
- Small asset base (around $37M) can limit tradability
- Global reach including Asia brings currency and regulatory risk
The five-year return of −0.7% underscores the cyclical ebb and flow of the theme.
Who might this fund suit?
GAMR is aimed at investors who want to express a specific conviction about the growth of video games and esports in their portfolio and who knowingly accept the resulting concentration. Those with a long-term interest in digital entertainment, semiconductors and platform economics will find focused exposure here — for example as a small satellite position alongside a broadly diversified core.
- Suited as a complementary thematic holding, not a core investment
- Requires tolerance for higher volatility and extended weak phases
- Calls for an understanding of hit-driven industry dynamics
This is general context and not investment advice.
Competitors compared
In the gaming and esports ETF segment, GAMR faces several established alternatives that differ in index construction, weighting and the purity of their esports exposure.
- ESPO (VanEck Video Gaming and eSports) — often larger and more liquid, focused on established game developers and chipmakers
- HERO (Global X Video Games & Esports) — a broad gaming universe including Asian names
- NERD (Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment) — tilted more toward pure esports and streaming plays
At roughly $37M, GAMR is comparatively small; comparing expense ratio, volume and index methodology is worthwhile.
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