VBLD vs IFRA vs GLIN vs MICH - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VBLD, IFRA, GLIN, and MICH. GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, VBLD has the highest 5 years return at 6.5% a year, and GLIN offers the highest at 6.43%.

Lowest fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

VBLD 6.5% p.a.

Highest yield

GLIN 6.43%

Highest risk-adjusted

VBLD Sharpe 0.32 (5y)

Lowest volatility

VBLD 10.9% (5y)

Largest fund

IFRA $2.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index 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	Vanguard	VanEck	iShares	—
Tracks index	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 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)	$648m	$2.1bn	$1.9bn	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.46%	0.2%	0.15%	1.05%
Dividend yield	2.33%	3.21%	6.43%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	15%	5%	20%
Tax drag	0.75%	1.39%	2.18%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.6% net	4.1% net	4.3% net	—
3-year return	9.6% net	12.3% net	12.4% net	—
5-year return	6.5% net	6% net	—	—
10-year return	—	6.3% net	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	10.8%	10.8%	—
Volatility (5y)	10.9%	13%	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	12.7%	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.52	0.75	0.76	—
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 →

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.

Full GLIN analysis →

MICH Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)

A 1.05% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full MICH analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

VBLD, IFRA, GLIN, and MICH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lowest management fee (0.15%). Over 5 years, VBLD has delivered the highest total return (6.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

GLIN has the lowest management fee at 0.15% a year, versus VBLD 0.46%, IFRA 0.2%, and MICH 1.05%.

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

Over the past 5 years, VBLD has delivered the highest total return at 6.5% 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.