The Global eSports & Gaming Index (Net Return) (EUR) This year seamlessly continued the upward development of the previous two years. Shares in 2024 were among the strongest drivers in 2024 Konami, Meta Platforms and Nvidia.
The Japanese game developer Konami recorded an 11.6 percent increase in sales and an increase in operating profit of 58.9 percent in the past quarter compared to the same period last year. Management then increased the forecast for the entire 2023/24 financial year. Konami’s Digital Entertainment segment, which is responsible for the video game business, is the largest contributor to the publisher’s success, accounting for almost 70% of the company’s total revenue. In the last quarter, this division was strengthened by the launch of Metal Gear Solid and the Japan-only launch of Momotaro Dentetsu World. eFootball 2024 – the esports-focused successor to the Pro Evolution Soccer series – and Professional Baseball Spirits also sold well. Meanwhile, profits in the entertainment segment have more than doubled compared to the previous year. This segment includes both the development and production of slot machines as well as the organization of eSports events.
Meta Platforms also presented strong figures for the past quarter and announced a share buyback program and the payment of a dividend for the first time. Both the family app area with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and the reality lab area with VR hardware and software contributed to sales growth. However, Reality Lab losses widened to $16.1 billion in 2023. It will take a few more years for the Meta Platforms Metaverse to become profitable. Until then, the advertising industry is likely to remain the primary source of profit.
The semiconductor company Nvidia reported business figures yesterday and exceeded the expectations of market participants. The group not only benefited from the use of semiconductors in the gaming industry, but now especially in the area of “artificial intelligence”. Anyone who wants to increasingly use AI to develop products and services needs powerful and energy-efficient hardware, and Nvidia is one of the leading providers of such semiconductors.
Title like Nexon, Roblox and Snapwhich is also in the Global eSports & Gaming Index (Net Return) (EUR) were recently unable to meet the expectations of market participants. The Korean game developer Nexon was able to increase sales in the past quarter. However, operating profit collapsed. Snap even sank into the red in the fourth quarter of 2023 and is now planning extensive job cuts. The group also remained cautious when it came to its outlook. Roblox had a weak start to the year. However, robust quarterly figures have recently given the US game developer some impetus.
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According to Statista estimates, the global gaming market is expected to rise to USD 455.30 billion in 2024 and grow by around 7.9 percent annually until 2029. In addition to gaming hardware, the experts expect significant growth, especially in “mobile games” and “in-game advertising”. The Global eSports & Gaming Index (Net Return) (EUR) contains up to 25 companies that, among other things, are active in the development or marketing of video games, offer consoles and accessories or organize eSports events. This means the investment risk is broadly diversified. In addition to the companies already mentioned, the index includes Amazon, Electronic Arts, Netflix Inc., Sony and Take-Two Interactive. The stock index is checked and adjusted every six months. Net dividends are reinvested. However, if the price of one or more stocks falls, the price of the index can also fall and lead to price losses for the index certificate.
Chart: Global eSports & Gaming Index (Net Return) (EUR) in points; Daily chart (1 candle = 1 day)
Period under consideration: May 25, 2022 (start of the index) – February 21, 2024. Historical considerations do not represent reliable indicators of future developments. Source: tradingdesk.onemarkets.de
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