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Compare HGEN vs. IBIT

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

Global X Hydrogen ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

iShares Bitcoin ETF

ASX

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 iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

HGEN

IBIT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

279

134

Median incremental investment

$627.65

$1,803.28

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,170.00

$2,339.99

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

HGEN

IBIT

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.

IBIT.AX was created on 2025-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short aud currency. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd (12.62 %)

Bloom Energy Corp Class A (10.72 %)

Plug Power Inc (5.68 %)

iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (99.98 %)

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 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

HGEN

IBIT

Issuer

Global X

iShares

Tracking index

Solactive Global Hydrogen Index - Benchmark TR Net

CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.69 %

0.39 %

Price

$9.49

$22.41

Size

$45.252 million

$64.723 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.39 %

0.00 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

06/10/2021

13/11/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

HGEN

IBIT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

279

134

Median incremental investment

$627.65

$1,803.28

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,170.00

$2,339.99

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

HGEN

IBIT

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

HGEN

IBIT

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield