VanEck Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK)
| Assets | $72.95M |
| NAV | $34.74 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| PE Ratio | 26.55 |
| Shares Out | 2.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| 1-Year Return | -34.39% |
| Volume | 8,661 |
| Open | 34.26 |
| Previous Close | 34.73 |
| Day's Range | 34.72 - 35.93 |
| 52-Week Low | 32.09 |
| 52-Week High | 53.75 |
| Beta | 1.43 |
| Holdings | 41 |
| Inception Date | Jan 22, 2008 |
About BJK
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. To be initially eligible for the index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from gaming. Gaming includes casinos and casino hotels, sports betting (including internet gambling and racetracks) and lottery services as well as gaming services, gaming technology and gaming equipment. It is non-diversified.
Top 10 Holdings
58.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| VICI Properties | VICI | 8.30% |
| Evolution AB | EVO.ST | 7.90% |
| Aristocrat Leisure Ltd | ALL.AX | 7.28% |
| Flutter Entertainment PLC | FLTR.L | 6.45% |
| Las Vegas Sands | LVS | 6.15% |
| Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd | 27.HK | 5.79% |
| MGM Resorts International | MGM | 4.53% |
| Gaming & Leisure Properties | GLPI | 4.42% |
| Entain PLC | ENT.L | 4.29% |
| The Lottery Corp Ltd | TLC.AX | 3.64% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.3494 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.2222 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.2308 | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $1.133 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $1.077 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $1.066 | Dec 23, 2016 |
News
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