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ETF issuers continue to push the boundaries of product innovation and unconventional strategies attract greater attention, as regulators consider the next wave of novel ETFs outlined in my previous research note.
Emphasis on regional gaming assets reduces tenant performance volatility, insulating GLPI from Las Vegas tourism slumps while supporting resilient performance metrics. GLPI's robust fundamentals, discounted Price/AFFO of 9.12x, and dividend yield of 8.70% create compelling return prospects. Risks include the higher borrowing costs environment, GLPI's seasonally weaker trading months through October, and mixed optics from VICI tenants' take-private/merger negotiations.
Collectively, consumer discretionary stocks have had a difficult year. Of the S&P 500's 11 sectors, that corner of the market has fared the worst in 2026 with a more than 6% year-to-date (YTD) loss.
Gaming and Leisure Properties remains a buy for long-term income investors despite recent underperformance and sector volatility. GLPI posted strong Q2 results, raising AFFO guidance and dividends, with 5.93% expected AFFO growth and an 80% payout ratio. Shares trade at a discounted 10.20x forward P/AFFO, offering an attractive near 8% yield and 27% upside potential.
Gaming Realms PLC (LSE:GMR, OTCQX:PSDMF, FRA:RNE1), the AIM-listed developer and licensor of mobile gaming content, said it was well positioned to build on its momentum and deliver further growth across new and existing markets. The company's UK business proved resilient, with revenues up 3% despite the near doubling of Remote Gaming Duty to 40% from 1 April.
Gaming and Leisure Properties is upgraded to Strong Buy, with valuation at a deep discount and a highly attractive, sustainable dividend yield. GLPI delivered strong Q2 results, raised AFFO guidance to $1.219–$1.225 billion, and maintained a solid balance sheet with 4.8x leverage. Risks include heavy reliance on PENN (roughly half of the rent) and macro headwinds, but current valuation already reflects significant risk premiums.
Volatility Shares and Roundhill have both filed for 32 NHL team ETFs. I think investors, hockey fans, and gamblers should avoid all of them, whichever issuer wins. I ran the 2025-2026 season through the FutureSports methodology. The index rankings and the NHL standings line up about 91% of the time. Most stats carry equal positive and negative attribution, but penalties and clinches do not. That one-way scoring drags the whole league about 2% lower by season end.
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
SEC filings for BETZ aren't indexed yet (common for recently launched funds). Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.