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Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR)
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Global X Hydrogen ETF Overview
Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR) is a passively managed Sector Equity Alternative Energy exchange-traded fund (ETF). Global X Funds launched the ETF in 2021.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Hydrogen Index.
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets, plus borrowings for investments purposes (if any), in the securities of the index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the index. The underlying index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of hydrogen technology. The fund is non-diversified.
About Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 5.31 years: Nam To (2021) and Wayne Xie (2021). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and Solactive Global Hydrogen USD index with a weighting of 100%. Global X Hydrogen ETF has 28 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 69.9% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Global X Hydrogen ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. Global X Hydrogen ETF has 62.9% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 37.1% There is 62.9% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Global X Hydrogen ETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $75 million in total assets, which is below the $409 million average for the Alternative Energy category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
HYDR Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Global X Hydrogen ETF expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Alternative Energy category. Global X Hydrogen ETF has an expense ratio of 0.50%, which is 19% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Global X Hydrogen ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 72%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 41% for the Alternative Energy category.
Recently, in the month of October 2026, Global X Hydrogen ETF returned -20.4%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Alternative Energy category had an average return of -7.8%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Global X Hydrogen ETF has a trailing yield of 3.76%, which is above the 1.67% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income semi-annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Global X Hydrogen ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 10.2%, 17.9 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of A. The fund has returned -17.9% over the past year (grade of C), 7.1% over the past three years (grade of D) and -22.7% per year over the past five years (grade of F).
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HYDR Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 10/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| HYDR Return (NAV) | -20.4% | -13.4% | -17.9% | 7.1% | -22.7% | na |
| HYDR Return (Price) | -20.9% | -13.8% | -18.0% | 6.7% | -22.9% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.534% | 0.359% | 0.122% | 0.363% | 0.167% | na |
| Alternative Energy Avg | -7.8% | -11.8% | -13.5% | 9.0% | -8.6% | 7.6% |
| HYDR Grade (NAV) | F | D | C | D | F | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -12.6% | -1.6% | -4.4% | -1.9% | -14.1% | na |
| HYDR Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | na |
HYDR Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 10/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| HYDR Return (NAV) | 10.2% | 45.2% | -32.7% | -37.3% | -46.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| HYDR Return (Price) | 10.7% | 43.8% | -33.1% | -36.5% | -47.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.051% | -0.031% | 0.013% | -0.021% | 0.011% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Alternative Energy Avg | -7.7% | 44.2% | -18.2% | -11.8% | -19.5% | -13.7% | 126.9% | 42.9% | -11.0% | 26.9% | -7.7% |
| HYDR Grade (NAV) | A | C | F | F | F | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 17.9% | 1.0% | -14.4% | -25.5% | -27.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 3.68 |
| R-Squared: | 45% |
| Standard Deviation: | 64.6% |
| Category Risk Index: | 2.11 |
| Category Risk Rating: | High |
| Total Risk Index: | 5.34 |
| Total Risk Rating: | High |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 3.8% |
| Total Assets: | $ 76 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 76 Mil |
| Turnover: | 72.3% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.50% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Semi-Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 5.3 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 5.3 years | |||
| Managers (Year): To Nam (2021), Xie Wayne (2021) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 10/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 28 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 69.9% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 62.9% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 37.1% |
| Foreign Stock: | 62.9% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Global X Funds |
| Phone Number: | 888-493-8631 |
| Website: | www.globalxfunds.com |
| Inception Date: | July 12, 2021 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.50% (Rating: Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.62% |
