VBLD vs IFRA - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

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

VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (246th of 318).

Full VBLD 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 VBLD vs IFRA?

VBLD and IFRA 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 - VBLD vs IFRA?

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

Which has performed higher - VBLD vs IFRA?

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.