# First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF (BNGE): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bnge for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: First Trust · Asset class: Sector Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2022-01-25 The First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF is designed to broadly track the performance of its benchmark, the S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index. Specifically, it aims to deliver investment returns, including both price appreciation and yield, that closely align with the Index's performance before factoring in the ETF's own fees and operational expenses. To achieve this, the Fund primarily employs an indexing strategy, typically allocating a minimum of 80% of its total assets (which may include borrowed funds) into the common stocks and depositary receipts that constitute the underlyi... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $31.39 | | Expense Ratio | 0.70% | | Assets Under Management | $4.8M | | NAV | $31.70 | | Holdings Count | 45 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.38% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.12 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $29.39 – $39.67 | | Beta | 0.96 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0567 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-25 - Pay date: 2026-06-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BNGE invest in? The First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF is designed to broadly track the performance of its benchmark, the S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index. Specifically, it aims to deliver investment returns, including both price appreciation and yield, that closely align with the Index's performance before factoring in the ETF's own fees and operational expenses. To achieve this, the Fund primarily employs an indexing strategy, typically allocating a minimum of 80% of its total assets (which may include borrowed funds) into the common stocks and depositary receipts that constitute the underlying Index. The S-Network Global Indexes, Inc., serving as the Index Provider, is responsible for the creation, upkeep, and sponsorship of the S-Network Streaming & Gaming Index. It is important to note that the Index Provider reserves the right to alter the Index's methodology at any time, provided prior written notification is given. ### What is the expense ratio of BNGE? First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF (BNGE) charges an expense ratio of 0.70%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BNGE? First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF (BNGE) manages $4.8M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BNGE actively managed or an index fund? BNGE's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was BNGE launched? First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF (BNGE) launched in January 2022 and is managed by First Trust. ### How has BNGE performed? BNGE's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does BNGE pay a dividend? First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF (BNGE) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.38%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BNGE pay dividends? First Trust S-Network Streaming & Gaming ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BNGE's dividend yield? BNGE's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.38%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BNGE's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BNGE was 2026-06-25. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BNGE's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.70% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BNGE charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BNGE's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BNGE cost more than a fund like VOO? BNGE's strategy (current expense ratio 0.70%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where BNGE sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BNGE? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BNGE (0.70%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bnge - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bnge/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bnge/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bnge/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bnge/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.