GHIF vs IFRA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GHIF and IFRA. IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, GHIF has the higher 5 years return at 6.7% a year, and GHIF offers the higher at 4.35%.

Lower fee

IFRA 0.2% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

GHIF 6.7% p.a.

Higher yield

GHIF 4.35%

Higher risk-adjusted

GHIF Sharpe 0.29 (5y)

Lower volatility

IFRA 13% (5y)

Larger fund

IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GHIF Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) - Active ETF	IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	VanEck
Tracks index	—	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Active	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$272m	$2.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	1%	0.2%
Dividend yield	4.35%	3.21%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	15%
Tax drag	1.39%	1.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.1% net	4.1% net
3-year return	12.7% net	12.3% net
5-year return	6.7% net	6% net
10-year return	—	6.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	12%	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	14.1%	13%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.7%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.72	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 →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GHIF vs IFRA?

GHIF and IFRA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IFRA carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 5 years, GHIF has delivered the higher total return (6.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GHIF vs IFRA?

IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus GHIF 1%.

Which has performed higher - GHIF vs IFRA?

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

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GHIF pays the higher at 4.35%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IFRA is the larger 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.