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IFRA vs RIIF

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing IFRA and RIIF. IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, RIIF has the higher 1 year return at 21.1% a year, and RIIF offers the higher at 5.51%.
Lower fee
IFRA 0.2% p.a.
Higher 1 year return
RIIF 21.1% p.a.
Higher yield
RIIF 5.51%
Larger fund
IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric IFRA
VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
RIIF
Resolution Capital Global Listed Infrastructure Fund - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Tracks index
FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Active
Listed since
2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$2.1bn
$30m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.2%
0.7%
Dividend yield
2.97%
5.51%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
15%
Tax drag 1.31% 1.76%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
15.8%
net
21.1%
net
3-year return
11.7%
net
5-year return
7.5%
net
10-year return
7%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
11%
Volatility (5y)
12.7%
Volatility (10y)
12.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.7
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.38
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

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.
RIIF Resolution Capital Global Listed Infrastructure Fund - Active ETF
  • Top-13% returns over 1 year (40th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • High 5.51% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.57%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IFRA vs RIIF?

IFRA and RIIF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IFRA carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 1 year, RIIF has delivered the higher total return (21.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IFRA vs RIIF?

IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus RIIF 0.7%.

Which has performed higher - IFRA vs RIIF?

Over the past 1 year, RIIF has delivered the higher total return at 21.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

RIIF pays the higher at 5.51%. 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.

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