Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR) Performance
HYDR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −7.4% total return
- 5 years
- −20.6% a year
- Since first price
- −19.8% a year since 2021
HYDR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HYDR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −20.7% | −20.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −20.0% | −20.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −30.3% | −30.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.2% | +11.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −7.4% | −10.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +21.1%+6.6%/yr | +14.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −68.4%−20.6%/yr | −70.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 14, 2021 | −68.8%−19.8%/yr | −70.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: HYDR vs SPY
From Jul 14, 2021: HYDR grew to $3,115, SPY to $18,686.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HYDR returns by calendar year
1 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+43.7%), worst 2022 (−47.2%). 2026 is year to date.
HYDR annual returns table
| Year | HYDR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.2% | −51.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +43.7% | −41.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −33.1% | −40.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −36.5% | −59.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −47.2% | −52.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
HYDR largest drawdowns
Now 74.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2021 | −89.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | not yet | 3.4 years | 5.0 years so far |
| Sep 7, 2021 | −16.4% | Oct 6, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 | 29 days | 44 days |
| Jul 21, 2021 | −12.2% | Aug 17, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | 27 days | 48 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
HYDR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +8.0% | −15.7% | −16.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 63.5% | 59.1% | 58.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.33 | -0.08 | -0.10 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.61 | -0.12 | -0.16 |
| Best month | +61.2% | +61.2% | +61.2% |
| Worst month | −24.0% | −24.1% | −24.1% |
| Best 12 months | +297.0% | +297.0% | +297.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −44.5% | −59.4% | −59.4% |
| Positive months | 53% | 47% | 45% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.34 | 2.44 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.65 | 0.65 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
HYDR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 52 | −59.4% | −31.9% | +297.0% | 27% |
| 3-year (a year) | 28 | −45.6% | −21.5% | +19.1% | 21% |
| 5-year (a year) | 4 | −22.7% | −18.0% | −15.7% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HYDR performance overview
Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR) returned −7.4% over the past year and −20.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −19.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $3,115. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −89.3%, from Nov 8, 2021 to Apr 8, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. HYDR finished 1 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+43.7%) and the worst 2022 (−47.2%). Volatility has been 58.2% a year.
Related: HYDR chart, HYDR holdings, HYDR dividends. See the HYDR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HYDR performance FAQ
What is the HYDR return over the past year?
HYDR returned −7.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 10.7%.
What is the average annual return of HYDR?
HYDR has returned −20.6% a year over 5 years, −19.8% a year since July 14, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in HYDR be worth?
$10,000 invested in HYDR at its first recorded close on July 14, 2021 would be worth about $3,115 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for HYDR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −47.2%. The best was 2025 at +43.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of HYDR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −89.3% between November 8, 2021 and April 8, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 74.2% below its peak.
How volatile is HYDR?
Over the past 3 years HYDR had an annualized volatility of 63.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.33 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).