CLNE vs HGEN - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing CLNE and HGEN. CLNE has the lower management fee at 0.65% a year, HGEN has the higher 3 years return at 22.1% a year, and CLNE offers the higher at 0.86%.

Lower fee

CLNE 0.65% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

HGEN 22.1% p.a.

Higher yield

CLNE 0.86%

Higher risk-adjusted

HGEN Sharpe 0.56 (3y)

Lower volatility

CLNE 25.6% (3y)

Larger fund

CLNE $74m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	CLNE VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF	HGEN Global X Hydrogen ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$74m	$46m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.65%	0.69%
Dividend yield	0.86%	0.75%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0.28%	0.24%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	14.1% net	49.6% net
3-year return	5.3% net	22.1% net
5-year return	-2.6% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	25.6%	45.9%
Volatility (5y)	26.1%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.16	0.56
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.14	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

CLNE VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF

Top-21% returns over 1 year (66th of 318 ETFs we track).

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (184th of 189).

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HGEN Global X Hydrogen ETF

Top-3% returns over 1 year (8th of 318 ETFs we track).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full HGEN analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CLNE vs HGEN?

CLNE and HGEN are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. CLNE carries the lower management fee (0.65%). Over 3 years, HGEN has delivered the higher total return (22.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - CLNE vs HGEN?

CLNE has the lower management fee at 0.65% a year, versus HGEN 0.69%.

Which has performed higher - CLNE vs HGEN?

Over the past 3 years, HGEN has delivered the higher total return at 22.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

CLNE pays the higher at 0.86%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

CLNE is the larger fund by assets ($74m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.