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The Roundhill Video Games ETF (NERD) generates news that reflects both developments in its own structure and broader shifts in the video games investment theme. Roundhill’s announcements highlight changes in the fund’s name, underlying index, management approach, and exchange listings, all of which can be important for investors tracking how the ETF provides exposure to gaming-related companies.
News coverage for NERD includes updates on its investment strategy, such as Roundhill’s decision to transition the fund from an index-based approach to an actively managed ETF while maintaining a focus on the video games industry. Articles also discuss the ETF’s earlier shift to tracking the Nasdaq CTA Global Video Games Software Index (PLAYR2), which Roundhill describes as targeting companies involved in gaming software development and publishing across multiple platforms.
Another recurring theme in NERD-related news is exchange listing changes. Roundhill has announced transfers of the ETF’s listing from NYSE Arca to Nasdaq and later from Nasdaq to Cboe BZX, noting that these moves were not expected to require shareholder action or disrupt trading in fund shares. Such updates can matter for investors who follow where and how the ETF trades.
In addition, some news items place the NERD ETF in the context of Roundhill’s broader lineup of thematic and sector-specific ETFs, including milestones in assets under management and the launch of other funds. By following NERD news, investors can monitor changes to the fund’s structure, index history, and management style, as well as Roundhill’s commentary on risks and the characteristics of video game and gaming software companies.
Roundhill Video Games ETF (NERD) announced two significant changes to its fund structure. First, the ETF will transition from a passive index-based strategy to active management effective September 30, 2025. Second, the fund will transfer its listing from Nasdaq to Cboe BZX Exchange.
The fund will maintain its focus on the video games industry, investing in publishers, developers, and distributors of interactive gaming software across console, PC, mobile, and cloud platforms, as well as esports-related companies. Importantly, these changes will not require any action from shareholders and are not expected to impact the trading of fund shares.
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Roundhill Investments announces significant updates to its NERD ETF, which is now named the Roundhill Video Games ETF. Effective September 26, 2022, the ETF adopts the Nasdaq CTA Global Video Games Software Index™ (PLAYR2™), enhancing its focus on pure-play gaming software. Research predicts global gaming revenues to reach $219 billion by 2024, with mobile gaming leading at $103.5 billion. The ETF’s top holdings include Nintendo (18.3%), Electronic Arts (10.6%), and Roblox (6.6%). This transition aims to capitalize on the fast-growing gaming sector, while excluding companies from China and Russia to mitigate geopolitical risks.
Roundhill Investments announced significant changes to the Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF (NERD ETF), effective September 23, 2022. The ETF will be renamed the Roundhill Video Games ETF and will switch its underlying index to the Nasdaq CTA Global Video Games Software Index™, focusing on video game publishing and development companies. This transition aims to provide targeted exposure to the growing video game market, projected to reach $219 billion by 2024. Shareholders will not need to take any action.
Roundhill Investments has surpassed $500 million in assets under management within two years of its launch. This achievement highlights the firm's focus on reaching a broad base of investors rather than just larger ones. Co-founder Tim Maloney attributes this success to building a community of often underserved investors. The firm is set to launch the Roundhill Streaming Services & Technology ETF (NYSE: SUBZ), the first ETF dedicated to the streaming sector.
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