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

At a glance

Comparing GLIN, IFRA, MICH, and VBLD. GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, VBLD has the highest 5 years return at 7.7% a year, and GLIN offers the highest at 5.96%.

Lowest fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VBLD 7.7% p.a.

Highest yield

GLIN 5.96%

Highest risk-adjusted

VBLD Sharpe 0.45 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VBLD 10.7% (5y)

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)	VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	VanEck	—	Vanguard
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)	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Active	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	2023 (3 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)	2016 (10 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$1.7bn	$2.1bn	—	$659m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.2%	1.05%	0.46%
Dividend yield	5.96%	2.97%	—	2.17%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	15%	20%	—
Tax drag	2.03%	1.31%	0.48%	0.69%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	16.1% net	15.8% net	—	6.3% net
3-year return	11.9% net	11.7% net	—	9.8% net
5-year return	—	7.5% net	—	7.7% net
10-year return	—	7% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11%	11%	—	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	12.7%	—	10.7%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.6%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.71	0.7	—	0.54
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.38	—	0.45
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.43	—	—
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

Top-23% returns over 1 year (70th of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: TOLL.

Full GLIN analysis →

IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF

Top-23% returns over 1 year (72nd of 308 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: TOLL and 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 →

VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: TOLL, GLIN, and IFRA.

Full VBLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

GLIN, IFRA, MICH, and VBLD are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lowest management fee (0.15%). Over 5 years, VBLD has delivered the highest total return (7.7% 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 VBLD?

GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, versus IFRA 0.2%, MICH 1.05%, and VBLD 0.46%.

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

Over the past 5 years, VBLD has delivered the highest total return at 7.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

GLIN pays the highest at 5.96%. 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.