- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Oct 6, 2021
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Global X Hydrogen Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
HGEN.AX Performance Chart
Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN.AX) is up 43.8% since the beginning of the year. HGEN.AX is currently trading at A$10 per share.
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Returns By Period
Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN.AX) has returned 43.83% so far this year and 92.59% over the past 12 months.
Global X Hydrogen ETF
- 1D
- -3.10%
- 1M
- -14.66%
- 6M
- 13.86%
- YTD
- 43.83%
- 1Y
- 92.59%
- 3Y*
- 12.54%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
HGEN.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 2021, HGEN.AX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +38.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -22.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HGEN.AX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 1, 2022 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27.47% | 3.37% | -9.12% | 38.59% | 10.52% | -9.36% | -13.48% | 43.83% | |||||
| 2025 | -2.86% | -2.32% | -10.56% | -2.89% | 10.92% | 11.05% | 10.73% | 8.41% | 14.00% | 31.36% | -18.92% | -2.92% | 43.64% |
| 2024 | -8.56% | -4.18% | 6.03% | -5.29% | 18.63% | -12.22% | 0.20% | -12.57% | 2.05% | -4.25% | 16.82% | -2.20% | -10.40% |
| 2023 | 11.34% | 0.13% | -5.22% | -7.43% | -1.04% | 4.65% | 4.31% | -8.82% | -12.54% | -16.58% | 10.35% | 3.00% | -20.10% |
| 2022 | -22.80% | 3.36% | 13.24% | -12.51% | 1.29% | -15.67% | 13.60% | 8.22% | -18.44% | -1.10% | 4.57% | -8.87% | -36.18% |
| 2021 | 21.70% | 1.81% | -12.91% | 7.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Hydrogen ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.69%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 06, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 176.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.69%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 96.36%
- Downside Capture
- 176.47%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HGEN.AX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HGEN.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.71 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.24 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.61 | 1.11 | +2.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.67 | 3.10 | +6.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Hydrogen ETF provided a 0.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.08 | A$0.02 | A$0.03 | A$0.01 | A$0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.78% | 0.34% | 0.60% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Hydrogen ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.08 | A$0.08 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.02 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.02 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.03 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.03 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.01 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.01 |
| 2022 | A$0.01 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.01 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Hydrogen ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Global X Hydrogen ETF was 72.54%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Global X Hydrogen ETF drawdown is 25.22%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-72.54%Apr 2025 | 3y 4mo | — | 4y 8moNov 2021 - now | 2025 selloff2025 |
-2.58%Oct 2021 | 0s | 1d | 1dOct 2021 - Oct 2021 | — |
-2.17%Oct 2021 | 3d | 4d | 7dOct 2021 - Oct 2021 | — |
-1.76%Nov 2021 | 5d | 1d | 6dNov 2021 - Nov 2021 | — |
-1.49%Nov 2021 | 1d | 1d | 2dNov 2021 - Nov 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| HGEN.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -72.54% | -41.07% | -31.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.14% | -11.69% | -13.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -49.84% | -17.74% | -32.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -22.01% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.71% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.22% | -0.60% | -24.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -47.63% | -11.02% | -36.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.50% | 4.20% | +5.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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