GLIN vs IFRA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GLIN and IFRA. GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, GLIN has the higher 3 years return at 12.4% a year, and GLIN offers the higher at 6.43%.

Lower fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

GLIN 12.4% p.a.

Higher yield

GLIN 6.43%

Higher risk-adjusted

GLIN Sharpe 0.76 (3y)

Lower volatility

GLIN 10.8% (3y)

Larger fund

IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
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
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	2023 (3 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.9bn	$2.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.2%
Dividend yield	6.43%	3.21%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	15%
Tax drag	2.18%	1.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.3% net	4.1% net
3-year return	12.4% net	12.3% net
5-year return	—	6% net
10-year return	—	6.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	13%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.7%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.76	0.75
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	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

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GLIN vs IFRA?

GLIN and IFRA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 3 years, GLIN has delivered the higher total return (12.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GLIN vs IFRA?

GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus IFRA 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - GLIN vs IFRA?

Over the past 3 years, GLIN has delivered the higher total return at 12.4% 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?

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.