GLIN vs VBLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GLIN and VBLD. 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

VBLD 10.8% (3y)

Larger fund

GLIN $1.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	Vanguard
Tracks index	FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (AUD Hedged)	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	2023 (3 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$1.9bn	$648m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.46%
Dividend yield	6.43%	2.33%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	5%	—
Tax drag	2.18%	0.75%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.3% net	-1.6% net
3-year return	12.4% net	9.6% net
5-year return	—	6.5% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	10.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.76	0.52
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.32
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.

Full GLIN analysis →

VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (246th of 318).

Full VBLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GLIN vs VBLD?

GLIN and VBLD 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 VBLD?

GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus VBLD 0.46%.

Which has performed higher - GLIN vs VBLD?

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?

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.