Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN) Review & Analysis
- +6.0% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- The unit price closed the month at $10.40, 22% below its 12-month high (range $5.60 to $13.33).
About HGEN
HGEN is an international shares ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since October 2021. With $46m under management it is number 174 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.69% a year, about $69 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Its largest holdings are Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd, Bloom Energy Corp and Plug Power Inc, and the top 10 make up 60% of the fund. By sector it leans towards materials (42%) and industrials (40%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 37%.
Over the past year it returned +55.0%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on clean energy, commodities & resources, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
HGEN distributions and dividend dates
HGEN pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 14 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.0777 per unit (7% franked), ex-distribution on 2 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own HGEN before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 0.9%, with distributions around 7% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare HGEN with
| Fee | 0.69% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | +55.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +11.8% |
| Size | $46m | $18.7bn |
| Fee | 0.69% | 0.04% |
| 1 year | +55.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +13.4% |
| Size | $46m | $14.9bn |
| Fee | 0.69% | 0.48% |
| 1 year | +55.0% | +16.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +15.3% |
| Size | $46m | $9.5bn |
| Fee | 0.69% | 0.40% |
| 1 year | +55.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +11.4% |
| Size | $46m | $9.2bn |
HGEN price by TradingView
| Stock Code | HGEN |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Global X |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $46m |
| MER (%) | 0.69% |
| Net flows (Sep) | $0.0m |
| Last Price | $10.40 |
| 52-Week Range | $5.60 – $13.33 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.28% |
| Listing Date | 07/10/2021 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| Issuer website | Global X ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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