IFRA vs CIIH - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IFRA and CIIH. IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, IFRA has the higher 10 years return at 6.3% a year, and CIIH offers the higher at 18.63%.

Lower fee

IFRA 0.2% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

IFRA 6.3% p.a.

Higher yield

CIIH 18.63%

Higher risk-adjusted

IFRA Sharpe 0.37 (10y)

Lower volatility

CIIH 12.4% (10y)

Larger fund

CIIH $2.4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	CIIH ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income (Hedged) Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	—
Tracks index	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Dividend, Active
Listed since	2016 (10 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$2.1bn	$2.4bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	1.03%
Dividend yield	3.21%	18.63%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	15%	—
Tax drag	1.39%	5.96%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.1% net	9.2% net
3-year return	12.3% net	10.4% net
5-year return	6% net	2.4% net
10-year return	6.3% net	2.6% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	12.7%
Volatility (5y)	13%	13.5%
Volatility (10y)	12.7%	12.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.75	0.52
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.26	0.13
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.37	0.12
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

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 →

CIIH ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income (Hedged) Active ETF

High 18.63% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (90th of 110).

Full CIIH analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IFRA vs CIIH?

IFRA and CIIH are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IFRA carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 10 years, IFRA has delivered the higher total return (6.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IFRA vs CIIH?

IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus CIIH 1.03%.

Which has performed higher - IFRA vs CIIH?

Over the past 10 years, IFRA has delivered the higher total return at 6.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

CIIH pays the higher at 18.63%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

CIIH is the larger fund by assets ($2.4bn). 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.