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Compare HGEN vs. EXUS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Global X Hydrogen ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN) and the Betashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

HGEN

EXUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

285

202

Median incremental investment

$645.50

$2,074.48

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,602.50

$3,885.96

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

HGEN

EXUS

Strategy

HGEN.AX was created on 2021-10-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Hydrogen ESG Index.

EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses

Top 3 holdings

Plug Power Inc (9.55 %)

Doosan Fuel Cell Ordinary Shares (8.52 %)

Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd (7.21 %)

ASML HOLDING NV (2.54 %)

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (1.35 %)

ROCHE HOLDING AG (1.26 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (68.86 %)

Materials (18.25 %)

Consumer Staples (7.54 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (55.24 %)

Korea (12.77 %)

Taiwan (8.11 %)

Management fee

0.69 %

0 %

Key Summary

HGEN

EXUS

Issuer

Global X

BetaShares

Tracking index

Solactive Global Hydrogen Index - Benchmark TR Net

Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.69 %

0 %

Price

$12.82

$36.66

Size

$60.350 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.32 %

0.10 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

06/10/2021

09/11/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

HGEN

EXUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

285

202

Median incremental investment

$645.50

$2,074.48

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,602.50

$3,885.96

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

HGEN

EXUS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

HGEN

EXUS

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield