Is H100 a good ETF?
H100 is the BetaShares FTSE 100 Currency Hedged ETF from BetaShares. It tracks the FTSE 100 Index (AUD Hedged). We classify it under Intl and Large-Cap. With about $26 million in assets it is a relatively small fund (worth checking spreads and liquidity before buying). Listed on the ASX since 2025-02-11 (over 1 year ago).
On a total-return basis, H100 has delivered 15.9% a year over 1 year (ranked 56th of 318 ETFs we track). Its strongest showing is over 1 year, where it sits in the top 18% of all ETFs we track.
The management fee of 0.48% is on the higher side. That's cheaper than the typical 0.49% for similar ETFs. If cost is your priority, ESTX (0.35%), VEQ (0.35%), and F100 (0.45%) cover similar ground for less. It pays a healthy 3.51% yield, attractive if you want regular income. Bear in mind distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate, so a high yield is less tax-efficient for higher earners and during the accumulation phase.
Portfolio turnover is very low at about 5% a year — the portfolio barely changes from year to year, much like a classic buy-and-hold index fund. Very little of its return is lost to trading or to capital gains being realised early, making it highly tax-efficient.
Strengths
- Top-18% returns over 1 year (56th of 318 ETFs we track).
- Pays a useful 3.51% income yield.
Things to watch
- Cheaper alternatives exist: ESTX, VEQ, and F100.
What H100's categories mean for you
How each category this ETF belongs to tends to behave across market cycles.
Global and international shares from outside Australia — broadening you into thousands of companies and the sectors (tech, healthcare) the local market lacks.
- Market regime
- Essential diversification away from the bank-and-resources-heavy ASX. Unhedged versions carry currency risk; hedged versions remove it at a small cost.
- In a portfolio
- A core holding for almost every long-term Australian portfolio.
The biggest, most established companies. More stable earnings, lower volatility and often steadier dividends than the broad market.
- Market regime
- Holds up comparatively well in downturns and uncertain markets; tends to lag small-caps and growth during the most aggressive bull runs.
- In a portfolio
- A dependable core building block suited to long-term holding.
General information only, generated from the 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.