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MICH vs VBLD

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

At a glance

Comparing MICH and VBLD. VBLD has the lower management fee at 0.46% a year and VBLD offers the higher at 2.33%.
Lower fee
VBLD 0.46% p.a.
Higher yield
VBLD 2.33%
Larger fund
VBLD $648m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric MICH
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
VBLD
Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF
Snapshot
Provider
—
Vanguard
Tracks index
S&P Global Infrastructure Index (AUD Hedged)
FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Active
Intl, Thematic
Listed since
2016 (10 yrs)
—
Fund size (AUM)
—
$648m
Cost & income
Management fee
1.05%
0.46%
Dividend yield
—
2.33%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
20%
—
Tax drag 0.48% 0.75%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
—
-1.6%
net
3-year return
—
9.6%
net
5-year return
—
6.5%
net
10-year return
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
10.8%
Volatility (5y)
—
10.9%
Volatility (10y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
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

MICH Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
  • A 1.05% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (246th of 318).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MICH vs VBLD?

MICH and VBLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VBLD carries the lower management fee (0.46%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MICH vs VBLD?

VBLD has the lower management fee at 0.46% a year, versus MICH 1.05%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VBLD pays the higher at 2.33%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VBLD is the larger fund by assets ($648m). 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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