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VBLD vs MICH

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing VBLD and MICH. VBLD has the lower management fee at 0.46% a year and VBLD offers the higher at 2.33%.
Lower fee
VBLD 0.46% p.a.
Higher yield
VBLD 2.33%
Larger fund
VBLD $648m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric VBLD
Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF
MICH
Magellan Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider
Vanguard
—
Tracks index
FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index
S&P Global Infrastructure Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic, Active
Listed since
—
2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$648m
—
Cost & income
Management fee
0.46%
1.05%
Dividend yield
2.33%
—
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
—
20%
Tax drag 0.75% 0.48%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-1.6%
net
—
3-year return
9.6%
net
—
5-year return
6.5%
net
—
10-year return
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
10.8%
—
Volatility (5y)
10.9%
—
Volatility (10y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.52
—
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.32
—
Sharpe ratio (10y)
—
—
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).
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 VBLD vs MICH?

VBLD and MICH are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. VBLD carries the lower management fee (0.46%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VBLD vs MICH?

VBLD has the lower management fee at 0.46% a year, versus MICH 1.05%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

VBLD pays the higher at 2.33%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

VBLD is the larger fund by assets ($648m). 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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