GLIN vs GHIF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GLIN and GHIF. GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, GHIF has the higher 3 years return at 12.7% a year, and GLIN offers the higher at 6.43%.

Lower fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

GHIF 12.7% p.a.

Higher yield

GLIN 6.43%

Higher risk-adjusted

GLIN Sharpe 0.76 (3y)

Lower volatility

GLIN 10.8% (3y)

Larger fund

GLIN $1.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	GHIF Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	—
Tracks index	FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (AUD Hedged)	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since	2023 (3 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$1.9bn	$272m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	1%
Dividend yield	6.43%	4.35%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	—
Tax drag	2.18%	1.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.3% net	7.1% net
3-year return	12.4% net	12.7% net
5-year return	—	6.7% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	12%
Volatility (5y)	—	14.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.76	0.72
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.29
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

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.

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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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GLIN vs GHIF?

GLIN and GHIF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 3 years, GHIF has delivered the higher total return (12.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GLIN vs GHIF?

GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus GHIF 1%.

Which has performed higher - GLIN vs GHIF?

Over the past 3 years, GHIF has delivered the higher total return at 12.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GLIN is the larger fund by assets ($1.9bn). 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.