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RIIF vs IFRA vs GLIN vs MICH

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing RIIF, IFRA, GLIN, and MICH. GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, GLIN has the highest 3 years return at 12.4% a year, and GLIN offers the highest at 6.43%.
Lowest fee
GLIN 0.15% p.a.
Highest 3 years return
GLIN 12.4% p.a.
Highest yield
GLIN 6.43%
Highest risk-adjusted
GLIN Sharpe 0.76 (3y)
Lowest volatility
GLIN 10.8% (3y)
Largest fund
IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric RIIF
Resolution Capital Global Listed Infrastructure Fund - Active ETF
IFRA
VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
GLIN
iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
MICH
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider
—
VanEck
iShares
—
Tracks index
—
FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into AUD Index
FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (AUD Hedged)
S&P Global Infrastructure Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories
Intl, Active
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since
—
2016 (10 yrs)
2023 (3 yrs)
2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$30m
$2.1bn
$1.9bn
—
Cost & income
Management fee
0.7%
0.2%
0.15%
1.05%
Dividend yield
5.82%
3.21%
6.43%
—
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
—
15%
5%
20%
Tax drag 1.86% 1.39% 2.18% 0.48%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
12.2%
net
4.1%
net
4.3%
net
—
3-year return
—
12.3%
net
12.4%
net
—
5-year return
—
6%
net
—
—
10-year return
—
6.3%
net
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
10.8%
10.8%
—
Volatility (5y)
—
13%
—
—
Volatility (10y)
—
12.7%
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
0.75
0.76
—
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

RIIF Resolution Capital Global Listed Infrastructure Fund - Active ETF
  • High 5.82% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.57%.
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.
GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 6.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.
MICH Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
  • A 1.05% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between RIIF vs IFRA vs GLIN vs MICH?

RIIF, IFRA, GLIN, and MICH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lowest management fee (0.15%). Over 3 years, GLIN has delivered the highest total return (12.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - RIIF vs IFRA vs GLIN vs MICH?

GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, versus RIIF 0.7%, IFRA 0.2%, and MICH 1.05%.

Which has performed highest - RIIF vs IFRA vs GLIN vs MICH?

Over the past 3 years, GLIN has delivered the highest total return at 12.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

GLIN pays the highest at 6.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IFRA is the largest 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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