VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK)
| Assets | $27.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.67% |
| PE Ratio | 18.36 |
| Shares Out | 625,000 |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 47.88% |
| Volume | 567 |
| Open | 44.43 |
| Previous Close | 44.85 |
| Day's Range | 44.42 - 44.73 |
| 52-Week Low | 33.40 |
| 52-Week High | 45.54 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| Holdings | 35 |
| Inception Date | Jan 22, 2008 |
About BJK
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MVIS Global Gaming index, a market-cap-weighted index of global companies that generate at least 50% of revenues from gaming and related activities. BJK was launched on Jan 22, 2008 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
58.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Flutter Entertainment plc | FLUT | 8.05% |
| Aristocrat Leisure Limited | ALL | 7.49% |
| DraftKings Inc. | DKNG | 6.80% |
| VICI Properties Inc. | VICI | 6.51% |
| Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd | 27.HK | 6.25% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. | LVS | 5.91% |
| Evolution AB (publ) | EVO | 5.12% |
| Wynn Resorts, Limited | WYNN | 4.57% |
| Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | GLPI | 4.11% |
| Churchill Downs Incorporated | CHDN | 3.84% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.1667 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.7111 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.1683 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.3494 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.2222 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.2308 | Dec 30, 2019 |
Performance
BJK had a total return of 10.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.84%.
News
BJK: A Relatively Cheaper Way To Enter The Gambling Sector
The VanEck Gaming ETF offers a diversified, globally focused portfolio in the gaming sector, covering casinos, sports betting, and equipment, with low fees and good liquidity. Post-COVID recovery has ...
BJK: Risk/Reward Profile Is Less Attractive Than Peers
BJK: Risk/Reward Profile Is Less Attractive Than Peers.
BJK: These Gains Don't Seem Sustainable (Rating Downgrade)
BJK: These Gains Don't Seem Sustainable (Rating Downgrade).
BJK: Gaming Getting A Boost From China/Macao Re-Opening Hopes
BJK (and the broader gaming sector) has seen a surge of momentum in the short term. This suggests using this theme as a hedge against the S&P 500 continues to have merit. I would manage expectations b...
BJK: Willing To Gamble At These Levels
Casino and gaming stocks, which make up BJK's portfolio, have been in a downward trend for most of the year. I believe this represents an opportunity. Last Vegas is seeing a resurgence, and that bodes...
BJK: Too Soon To Gamble More On Gamblers
BJK was a loser in 2021, and I'm not entirely optimistic for it in 2022 either.
The Online Sports Betting Opportunity
Despite shortened seasons, canceled tournaments, and low sports programming viewership in 2020, online sports betting thrived in the U.S.
3 VanEck ETFs That Are Beating The Market
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BJK: Sports Betting Is Helping Gaming Stocks Hit Fresh Highs
BJK offers exposure to a number of casino and e-gaming names. Spends on The Strip in Vegas and in Macao are rising.
ETFs that 'gambled' on the recovery have beat the house
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Online gambling is sending sports betting ETFs to record highs
ETF players are doubling down on the online gambling and sports betting arena.
BJK: Betting On Bettors, Now And Post-Covid
BJK tracks the gaming industry, but with many top holdings in the e-gambling sub-sector. Online betting took off during the pandemic, and this is another consumer behavior I see accelerating in the ye...
Casino Stocks Appear Set to Head Higher
Bullish chart patterns suggest that gaming-related stock prices could be headed higher over the weeks and months ahead.
3 ETFs With Soaring Caesars Exposure
Back from from the brink of its coronavirus lows, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) isn't just relying as its status the largest casino operator in the U.S. It's targeting iGaming and sports wageri...
Best Gaming ETFs for Q4 2020
The best gaming ETFs for Q4 2020 are ESPO, NERD, and BJK.
Easing Macau travel restrictions propel casino stocks and gaming ETFs
Exchange-traded funds with exposure to casino stocks jumped Monday after Chinese authorities announced plans to loosen travel restrictions on people returning to the mainland from Macau.
3 ETFs For DraftKings Exposure
It's been about 10 weeks since the DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) initial public offering and while it's fair to say the stock is still hot, having more than tripled from its days as a special purpose acqu...
3 ETFs To Watch This Week: China, Casinos And More
U.S. markets were closed Monday, but there were some headlines out on the holiday that could prove relevant for several exchange traded funds over the course of this week.
BJK: A Gaming ETF To Capitalize On Growing Sports Bets
BJK: A Gaming ETF To Capitalize On Growing Sports Bets