Ausbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) – Active ETF (GHIF) Review & Analysis

New ETF

MER · #459 of 514AUM · Top 50%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−6.4% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $5.8m (2.1% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $12.61, 11% below its 12-month high (range $12.09 to $14.13).

About GHIF

GHIF is an international shares ETF from Ausbil, listed on the ASX since October 2025. With $274m under management it is number 90 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.00% a year, about $100 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on infrastructure, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

GHIF distributions and dividend dates

GHIF pays distributions monthly, with payment about 6 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0446 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 7 October 2026. To receive it you need to own GHIF before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.3%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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Compare GHIF with

GHIFvsVGAD

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.21%
1 year	–	+17.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+10.8%
Size	$274m	$7.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GHIFvsIHVV

iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.10%
1 year	–	+15.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+10.9%
Size	$274m	$4.3bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GHIFvsDFGH

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.36%
1 year	–	+18.2%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$274m	$4.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GHIFvsHGBL

Betashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.11%
1 year	–	+17.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$274m	$3.0bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GHIF price by TradingView

Stock Code	GHIF
Fund Manager	Ausbil
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$274m
MER (%)	1.00%
Net flows (Sep)	+$5.8m
Last Price	$12.61
52-Week Range	$12.09 – $14.13
Bid/Ask Spread	0.52%
Listing Date	13/10/2025
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Ausbil ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−6.4%

1 year–

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

GHIF at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 1.00% a year it costs more than 83% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $45 a year more on every $10,000.
Wider trading spread. 0.52% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
Short track record. Listed in October 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from GHIF's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

etfadviserTrend check

Base since 20 Oct 2026

GHIF is in a base. Here's why that matters.

GHIF's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

GHIF weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Currency hedged Active ETFs Infrastructure

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
VGAD	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.21%	$7.9bn	+17.1%	+19.8%	+10.8%
IHVV	iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.10%	$4.3bn	+15.4%	+21.0%	+10.9%
DFGH	Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF Currency hedged	–	0.36%	$4.2bn	+18.2%	–	–
HGBL	Betashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged	–	0.11%	$3.0bn	+17.4%	+20.6%	–
QHAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.43%	$2.7bn	+16.5%	+17.8%	+9.7%
HNDQ	Betashares Nasdaq 100 Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged	–	0.51%	$961m	+22.3%	+25.3%	+13.1%

Same holdings is the share of GHIF's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with GHIF, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like GHIF →

GHIF vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between GHIF and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

VGAD is cheaper (0.21% vs 1.00%), worth about $51,345 on $100,000 over 20 years.
VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $274m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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IHVV iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF

IHVV is cheaper (0.10% vs 1.00%), worth about $59,086 on $100,000 over 20 years.
IHVV is much larger ($4.3bn vs $274m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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DFGH Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

DFGH is cheaper (0.36% vs 1.00%), worth about $41,032 on $100,000 over 20 years.
DFGH is much larger ($4.2bn vs $274m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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

GHIF FAQs

What is the fee for GHIF?

GHIF charges a management fee (MER) of 1.00% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GHIF?

GHIF had $274m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages GHIF?

GHIF is managed by Ausbil and has been listed since October 2025.

Is GHIF franked?

Generally no. GHIF invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is GHIF currency hedged?

Yes. GHIF is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Ausbil product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.