PAVE vs IFRA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PAVE and IFRA. IFRA has the lower management fee at 0.2% a year, PAVE has the higher 1 year return at 5.4% a year, and PAVE offers the higher at 3.32%.

Lower fee

IFRA 0.2% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

PAVE 5.4% p.a.

Higher yield

PAVE 3.32%

Larger fund

IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF	IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	VanEck
Tracks index	—	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, US	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$40m	$2.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.46%	0.2%
Dividend yield	3.32%	3.21%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	15%
Tax drag	1.06%	1.39%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.4% net	4.1% net
3-year return	—	12.3% net
5-year return	—	6% net
10-year return	—	6.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	—	13%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.7%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.75
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.26
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

PAVE Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF

Cheaper alternatives exist: GLIN and IFRA.

Full PAVE analysis →

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PAVE vs IFRA?

PAVE and IFRA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IFRA carries the lower management fee (0.2%). Over 1 year, PAVE has delivered the higher total return (5.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PAVE vs IFRA?

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

Which has performed higher - PAVE vs IFRA?

Over the past 1 year, PAVE has delivered the higher total return at 5.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

PAVE pays the higher at 3.32%. 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.