βš”οΈ Head to head

IFRA vs QGFH: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

IFRA comes out ahead on 4 of 5 measures. Which matters most depends on you.

The big difference is currency. IFRA is currency hedged, so its returns ignore moves in the Australian dollar. QGFH is unhedged: it does better when the dollar falls and worse when it rises.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeIFRA wins
IFRA
0.20%
QGFH
0.92%

Worth about $47,167 on $100,000 over 20 years.

🏦Bigger fundIFRA wins
IFRA
$2.1bn
QGFH
$537m

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnToo close to call
IFRA
+5.3%
QGFH
–
πŸ“Š3-year returnToo close to call
IFRA
+12.1% a yr
QGFH
–
🏁5-year returnToo close to call
IFRA
+5.3% a yr
QGFH
–
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeIFRA wins
IFRA
0.07%
QGFH
0.40%

A tighter gap between the buy and sell price.

IFRA vs QGFH side by side

IFRA leads on 4, QGFH on 1IFRAVanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETFQGFHQuay Global Real Estate Fund (Aud) Active ETF
The basics
Index trackedFTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index, hedged to AUDSee the PDS
Fund managerVanEckQuay
Asset classProperty & infrastructureProperty & infrastructure
ListedMay 2016Nov 2025
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better0.20%βœ“0.92%
AUMfund size$2.1bnβœ“$537m
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last month$56mβœ“βˆ’$5.6m
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.07%βœ“0.40%
Total returns
1 monthβˆ’5.3%βˆ’4.6%βœ“
1 year+5.3%–
3 years p.a.+12.1%–
5 years p.a.+5.3%–
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$10,530–
5 years ago$12,942–

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

IFRA vs QGFH price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

Only IFRA has a 5 years record: $10,000 then is worth $12,942 today.

IFRAQGFH$10,000 invested
$0k$4k$8k$12k$16k$10.5ktoo new1 year ago$14.1ktoo new3 years ago$12.9ktoo new5 years ago

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

IFRA's lower fee leaves about $47,167 more in your pocket over 20 years.

IFRA charges 0.20% a yearQGFH charges 0.92% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
IFRA
βˆ’$1,306
QGFH
βˆ’$5,927
You keep$4,621more with IFRA
10 years
IFRA
βˆ’$3,646
QGFH
βˆ’$16,274
You keep$12,628more with IFRA
20 years
IFRA
βˆ’$14,212
QGFH
βˆ’$61,379
You keep$47,167more with IFRA

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

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FAQs

Which is better, IFRA or QGFH?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers IFRA wins on 4 measures and QGFH on 1. IFRA is cheaper, with a management fee of 0.20% vs 0.92%. On $100,000 over 20 years that difference is worth about $47,167. IFRA is the larger fund at $2.1bn vs $537m. IFRA has the tighter bid/ask spread (0.07%), so it is usually slightly cheaper to trade.

Which is cheaper, IFRA or QGFH?

IFRA charges 0.20% a year and QGFH charges 0.92% a year.

Can I hold both IFRA and QGFH?

You can, but check how much they overlap. IFRA is a property & infrastructure fund and QGFH is a property & infrastructure fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.