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Gaming ETF GAMR Adds Arcade Gaming Giant to Portfolio

BY | ETF Database
8:39 am ET 06/22/26 | 11 VIEWS
Broadly speaking, whenever an index-based ETF does a rebalancing, it’s usually worth taking a closer look at what stocks changed and better understand why the shift happened. This is certainly the case for the Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR C), which had its index, the VettaFi Video Game Leaders Index, rebalanced on June 18, 2026. Key Takeaways: GAMR, the Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF, recently had its index rebalanced, which saw International Games System added to its portfolio. International Games System is a Taiwan-based company well known for its strength in the arcade industry, along with a footprint in mobile gaming. The new exposure to International Games System helps GAMR achieve diversified exposure to the opportunities within both arcade gaming and mobile gaming. The index in particular looks to offer exposure to companies across the globe engaged in all aspects of game development and publishing. This includes game developers, software designers, mobile games, GPUs, and much more.  See More: GAMR Captures More Than Just Video Games As noted previously, the index recently underwent a rebalancing, which saw one company leave the index and one join it. The VettaFi index removed its exposure to Capcom and instead replaced it with investment in International Games System. A Top Player in the Arcade IndustryInternational Games System is a Taiwan-based company that is heavily involved in the design, production, and sale of arcade games. This includes arcade games like Monster Eye, Sailor’s Quest, and Hypercross. Additionally, the company also has a presence in the mobile gaming industry.  Opting to invest in International Games System could offer significant advantages to GAMR’s ongoing portfolio. The company offers diversification through its exposure to the arcade gaming industry and the world of mobile gaming, which could help provide additional routes of return for GAMR’s investment base.  See More: Gaming ETF GAMR Nears Buy Signal Amid Strong Year for Games Given that GAMR tracks the VettaFi index, the fund has already added exposure to International Games System within its portfolio. As such, ongoing investors in the ETF and those who choose to invest in the fund in the coming days could take advantage of this new opportunity set.  Some may be wondering what other companies sit within GAMR’s portfolio. The fund invests in some hardware giants, like Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia, while also allocating to household gaming names like Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft.  See More: Capitalizing on the Nvidia Catalyst via Video Game Value Chains Crucially, GAMR’s investment approach has already been paying off in recent months, even before the rebalancing. As of May 31, 2026, the fund’s NAV has risen 16.45% over the past three months.  For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Thematic Investing Content Hub. VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”) is the index provider for GAMR, for which it receives an index licensing fee. However, GAMR is not issued, sponsored, endorsed, or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of GAMR.

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