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TOLL 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 TOLL, IFRA, GLIN, and MICH. TOLL has the lowest management fee at 0.14% a year, GLIN has the highest 3 years return at 11.9% a year, and GLIN offers the highest at 5.96%.
Lowest fee
TOLL 0.14% p.a.
Highest 3 years return
GLIN 11.9% p.a.
Highest yield
GLIN 5.96%
Highest risk-adjusted
GLIN Sharpe 0.71 (3y)
Lowest volatility
IFRA 11% (3y)
Largest fund
IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric TOLL
BetaShares FTSE Global Infrastructure Shares Currency Hedged 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
BetaShares
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, Thematic
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since
2016 (10 yrs)
2023 (3 yrs)
2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$18m
$2.1bn
$1.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.14%
0.2%
0.15%
1.05%
Dividend yield
2.97%
5.96%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
15%
5%
20%
Tax drag 1.31% 2.03% 0.48%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
15.8%
net
16.1%
net
3-year return
11.7%
net
11.9%
net
5-year return
7.5%
net
10-year return
7%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
11%
11%
Volatility (5y)
12.7%
Volatility (10y)
12.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.7
0.71
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

TOLL BetaShares FTSE Global Infrastructure Shares Currency Hedged ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.14% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Highly concentrated single-theme bet — keep the position size small.
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.
GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Top-23% returns over 1 year (70th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: TOLL.
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 TOLL vs IFRA vs GLIN vs MICH?

TOLL, IFRA, GLIN, and MICH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. TOLL carries the lowest management fee (0.14%). Over 3 years, GLIN has delivered the highest total return (11.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

TOLL has the lowest management fee at 0.14% a year, versus IFRA 0.2%, GLIN 0.15%, and MICH 1.05%.

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

Over the past 3 years, GLIN has delivered the highest total return at 11.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

GLIN pays the highest at 5.96%. 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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