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

At a glance

Comparing GHIF, GLIN, IFRA, and MICH. GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, GHIF has the highest 5 years return at 6.7% a year, and GLIN offers the highest at 6.43%.

Lowest fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

GHIF 6.7% p.a.

Highest yield

GLIN 6.43%

Highest risk-adjusted

GHIF Sharpe 0.29 (5y)

Lowest volatility

IFRA 13% (5y)

Largest fund

IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GHIF Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (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, Thematic, Active	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since	—	2023 (3 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$272m	$1.9bn	$2.1bn	—
Cost & income
Management fee	1%	0.15%	0.2%	1.05%
Dividend yield	4.35%	6.43%	3.21%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%	15%	20%
Tax drag	1.39%	2.18%	1.39%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.1% net	4.3% net	4.1% net	—
3-year return	12.7% net	12.4% net	12.3% net	—
5-year return	6.7% net	—	6% net	—
10-year return	—	—	6.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12%	10.8%	10.8%	—
Volatility (5y)	14.1%	—	13%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	12.7%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.72	0.76	0.75	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.29	—	0.26	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	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

GHIF Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) - Active ETF

Pays a useful 4.35% income yield.

A 1% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full GHIF 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 GHIF vs GLIN vs IFRA vs MICH?

GHIF, GLIN, IFRA, and MICH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lowest management fee (0.15%). Over 5 years, GHIF has delivered the highest total return (6.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, versus GHIF 1%, IFRA 0.2%, and MICH 1.05%.

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

Over the past 5 years, GHIF has delivered the highest total return at 6.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

GLIN pays the highest at 6.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IFRA is the largest fund by assets ($2.1bn). 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.