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Invest in ESPO ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
ESPO at a glance
- Price
- $96.51+$0.72 (0.76%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Day range
- $96.27 – $97.13
- Assets
- $247.2M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 28
- Launched
- 2018
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -0.91%
- 6 months
- +6.64%
- YTD
- -7.57%
- 1 year
- -20.39%
- 5 years
- +49.91%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Tencent Holdings Ltd7.5%
- 2Netease Inc7.5%
- 3Nintendo Co Ltd7.4%
- 4Take-Two Interactive Software Inc6.3%
- 5Roblox Corp5.6%
- 6Gamestop Corp5.4%
- 7International Games System Co Ltd5.0%
- 8Aristocrat Leisure Ltd5.0%
- 9Bandai Namco Holdings Inc4.9%
- 10Cd Projekt Red Sa4.7%
ESPO holds 28 securities in total. These 10 are 59.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Communication Services73.9%
- Consumer Cyclical15.6%
- Technology10.5%
Countries
- Japan28.9%
- United States22.7%
- China18.8%
- Taiwan8.7%
- South Korea5.7%
- Australia5.0%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| ESPOLSEVanEck Video Gaming and eSports UCITS ETF | 0.55% | 606.4M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in ESPO from India
Step 1
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Step 2
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Step 3
Search ESPO and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ESPO, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Why invest in ESPO from India
What ESPO holds
The VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) aims to closely track the financial performance, including both price appreciation and income generation, of the MVIS Global Video Gaming and eSports Index (MVESPOTR), before any fees or expenses are factored in. This benchmark index is designed to comprehensively measure the performance of companies primarily involved in the development of video games, the competitive esports industry, and the production of related hardware and software.
Hold a dollar asset
ESPO is priced in US dollars, so a weaker rupee adds to what it's worth in rupees. The rupee depreciated over 85% against the dollar between 2010 and 2025.
Buy a fraction of a unit
Buy by amount, not by unit, and get the matching fraction of one ESPO unit. There is no minimum trade size.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Planning to hold more than $60,000 in US ETFs? Here's what US estate tax means for you.
US-domiciled ETFs held in your own name fall under US estate tax rules. If your US holdings cross $60,000, the amount above that can be taxed at up to 40% when the account passes to your family.
A UCITS ETF tracking a similar market sits outside US estate tax.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy ESPO from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ESPO) through Paasa. It is listed on NASDAQ and trades in US dollars. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and the units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
What does ESPO invest in?
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF holds 28 securities. Its largest holdings are Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.5%), Netease Inc (7.5%) and Nintendo Co Ltd (7.4%). Communication Services is its largest sector at 73.9%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of ESPO?
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF has an expense ratio of 0.55% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $247.2M.
How are ESPO dividends taxed in India?
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF is a distributing fund. It pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell ESPO?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents. In India, gains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation, and gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are worked out in rupees at the USD/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.
Can I buy a fraction of one ESPO unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $96.51, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my ESPO units if I pass away?
US-domiciled ETFs held in your own name fall under US estate tax rules. If your US holdings cross $60,000, the amount above that can be taxed at up to 40% when the account passes to your family. A UCITS ETF tracking a similar market sits outside US estate tax. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.