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GLIN vs IFRA vs MICH vs TOLL

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing GLIN, IFRA, MICH, and TOLL. TOLL has the lowest management fee at 0.14% a year, GLIN has the highest 3 years return at 12.4% a year, and GLIN offers the highest at 6.43%.
Lowest fee
TOLL 0.14% p.a.
Highest 3 years return
GLIN 12.4% p.a.
Highest yield
GLIN 6.43%
Highest risk-adjusted
GLIN Sharpe 0.76 (3y)
Lowest volatility
GLIN 10.8% (3y)
Largest 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
MICH
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
TOLL
BetaShares FTSE Global Infrastructure Shares Currency Hedged ETF
Snapshot
Provider
iShares
VanEck
—
BetaShares
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
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic, Active
Intl, Thematic
Listed since
2023 (3 yrs)
2016 (10 yrs)
2016 (10 yrs)
—
Fund size (AUM)
$1.9bn
$2.1bn
—
$24m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.15%
0.2%
1.05%
0.14%
Dividend yield
6.43%
3.21%
—
—
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
5%
15%
20%
—
Tax drag 2.18% 1.39% 0.48% —
Returns
Tax bracket
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.
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.
MICH Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
  • A 1.05% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
TOLL BetaShares FTSE Global Infrastructure Shares Currency Hedged ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.14% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

GLIN, IFRA, MICH, and TOLL are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. TOLL carries the lowest management fee (0.14%). Over 3 years, GLIN has delivered the highest total return (12.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

TOLL has the lowest management fee at 0.14% a year, versus GLIN 0.15%, IFRA 0.2%, and MICH 1.05%.

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

Over the past 3 years, GLIN has delivered the highest total return at 12.4% 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.

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