ETF Trends publisher Tom Lydon discussed the ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show.
GAMR is the first video game tech ETF that sets out to capitalize on the global game market that’s expected to hit $116 billion in revenues in 2017, up from 10.7% year-over-year.
Exciting industry trends include the shift to digital distribution of software, proliferation of HD and 4K displays, cloud content and streaming, virtual/augmented reality, motion tracking, episodic content, and diversified monetization models, are stimulating innovation and offer expanded opportunities for entertainment, education, simulation, and other game tech applications.
GAMR’s top holdings include Glu Mobile 5.7%, Take-Two Interactive Software 5.2%, Nexon 5.1%, Ubisoft 5.0%, Square Enix 4.9%, Webzen 4.6%, Nintendo 4.6%, Ncsoft 4.0%, Capcom 4.0%, and Zynga 4.0%.