HERO Distribution History & Yield
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 (in 110 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.128 | $12.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HERO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.256 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HERO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,688 | $127,078 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 23,438 | $635,391 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 46,875 | $1,270,781 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.94%. $10,000 in HERO would currently pay about $94 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HERO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.128 | -61.6% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.333 | +122.0% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | $0.15 | -27.9% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | $0.208 | +407.3% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.041 | -66.1% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | $0.121 | +348.1% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | $0.027 | +440.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 9, 2023 | $0.005 | -89.4% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 | $0.047 | -76.1% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | $0.197 | +688.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $0.025 | -87.9% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Jan 8, 2021 | $0.207 | +1625.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 | $0.012 | -57.1% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 | $0.028 | — |
Payout risk check
HERO's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 23/100).
Its share price moved -17.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from increased consumption related to video games and esports. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: Global X Funds. Category: Communications. First distribution on our records: Dec 30, 2019. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HERO distribution FAQ
When is HERO's next ex-distribution date?
HERO's next ex-distribution date is Dec 28, 2026 (in 110 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.128 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does HERO pay distributions?
HERO pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.128 per share with an ex-date of Jun 29, 2026.
What is HERO's distribution yield?
HERO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.70%, based on $0.461 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.11. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.256 per share, is 0.94%.
How much does HERO pay per share?
HERO pays about $0.128 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.256 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $25.60 a year.
Has HERO grown or cut its distribution?
HERO has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.7% a year (+28.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HERO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.94%, you would need about 4,688 shares of HERO (roughly $127,078 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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