IFRA vs VBLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IFRA and VBLD. IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, VBLD has the higher 5 years return at 6.5% a year, and IFRA offers the higher at 3.21%.

Lower fee

IFRA 0.2% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

VBLD 6.5% p.a.

Higher yield

IFRA 3.21%

Higher risk-adjusted

VBLD Sharpe 0.32 (5y)

Lower volatility

VBLD 10.9% (5y)

Larger fund

IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF	VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	Vanguard
Tracks index	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	2016 (10 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$2.1bn	$648m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.2%	0.46%
Dividend yield	3.21%	2.33%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	15%	—
Tax drag	1.39%	0.75%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.1% net	-1.6% net
3-year return	12.3% net	9.6% net
5-year return	6% net	6.5% net
10-year return	6.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	13%	10.9%
Volatility (10y)	12.7%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.75	0.52
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.26	0.32
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

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 →

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 IFRA vs VBLD?

IFRA and VBLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IFRA carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 5 years, VBLD has delivered the higher total return (6.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IFRA vs VBLD?

IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, versus VBLD 0.46%.

Which has performed higher - IFRA vs VBLD?

Over the past 5 years, VBLD has delivered the higher total return at 6.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

IFRA pays the higher at 3.21%. 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.