CIIH vs GLIN vs IFRA vs MICH - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing CIIH, GLIN, IFRA, and MICH. GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, IFRA has the highest 10 years return at 6.3% a year, and CIIH offers the highest at 18.63%.

Lowest fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

IFRA 6.3% p.a.

Highest yield

CIIH 18.63%

Highest risk-adjusted

IFRA Sharpe 0.37 (10y)

Lowest volatility

CIIH 12.4% (10y)

Largest fund

CIIH $2.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	CIIH ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income (Hedged) Active ETF	GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	MICH Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider	—	iShares	VanEck	—
Tracks index	—	FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (AUD Hedged)	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index	S&P Global Infrastructure Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Intl, Dividend, Active	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since	—	2023 (3 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$2.4bn	$1.9bn	$2.1bn	—
Cost & income
Management fee	1.03%	0.15%	0.2%	1.05%
Dividend yield	18.63%	6.43%	3.21%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%	15%	20%
Tax drag	5.96%	2.18%	1.39%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	9.2% net	4.3% net	4.1% net	—
3-year return	10.4% net	12.4% net	12.3% net	—
5-year return	2.4% net	—	6% net	—
10-year return	2.6% net	—	6.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12.7%	10.8%	10.8%	—
Volatility (5y)	13.5%	—	13%	—
Volatility (10y)	12.4%	—	12.7%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.52	0.76	0.75	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.13	—	0.26	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.12	—	0.37	—
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

CIIH ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income (Hedged) Active ETF

High 18.63% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (90th of 110).

Full CIIH analysis →

GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 6.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full GLIN analysis →

IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: GLIN.

Full IFRA analysis →

MICH Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)

A 1.05% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full MICH analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CIIH vs GLIN vs IFRA vs MICH?

CIIH, GLIN, IFRA, and MICH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lowest management fee (0.15%). Over 10 years, IFRA has delivered the highest total return (6.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - CIIH vs GLIN vs IFRA vs MICH?

GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, versus CIIH 1.03%, IFRA 0.2%, and MICH 1.05%.

Which has performed highest - CIIH vs GLIN vs IFRA vs MICH?

Over the past 10 years, IFRA has delivered the highest total return at 6.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

CIIH pays the highest at 18.63%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

CIIH is the largest fund by assets ($2.4bn). 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.