Is HYGG a good ETF?
HYGG is the Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF. It tracks the MSCI World ex Australia Index. We classify it under Intl and Growth. Listed on the ASX since 2022-03-30 (over 4 years ago).
The management fee of 0.7% is on the higher side. For comparison, similar ETFs average around 0.53%. If cost is your priority, FANG (0.35%), TECH (0.45%), and NDQ (0.48%) cover similar ground for less.
Portfolio turnover is low at about 15% a year — it trades only a small slice of its holdings each year, so trading costs and tax on realised gains stay modest — typical of a passive index strategy.
Things to watch
- Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.53%.
- Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG, TECH, and NDQ.
What HYGG'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.
Companies expected to grow earnings quickly, which typically reinvest profits rather than pay dividends. Low yield, higher volatility, valuation-driven.
- Market regime
- Shines when interest rates are low or falling and risk appetite is high. Hit hardest when rates rise, because more of their value sits in distant future earnings.
- In a portfolio
- Long-horizon growth engine for investors who can stomach deeper drawdowns and little income along the way.
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.