ABF Hong Kong Bond Index Fund
ABF Hong Kong Bond Index Fund (HKSE: 2819) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, trading at HK$96.80 (about ₹1,184 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 3:25 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.22%. Indian residents can buy 2819 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$95.95
Today's high
HK$96.90
52 week low
HK$95.95
52 week high
HK$104.50
2819 opened at HK$96.90, closed previously at HK$97.45, and has traded between HK$95.95 and HK$104.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The ABF Hong Kong Bond Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that was launched by HSBC Investment Funds (Hong Kong) Limited and is managed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. Its investment strategy focuses on Hong Kong's fixed-income markets, specifically targeting Hong Kong Dollar-denominated, fixed-rate debt instruments. These securities, which must have a remaining maturity of over 18 months, are issued or guaranteed by the government, its agencies, sponsored entities, quasi-governmental bodies, or supranational financial institutions. The fund strictly invests in investment-grade obligations, requiring ratings of at least BBB- from S&P and Fitch, and Baa3 from Moody's. To accurately track the performance of the Markit iBoxx ABF Hong Kong Index, the fund employs a representative sampling methodology. This Hong Kong-domiciled fund commenced operations on June 10, 2005.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.22%
Assets (AUM)
HK$2.6B
Holdings
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NAV
HK$96.80
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-4.63%
5-year price change
-4.06%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 29.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy 2819 from India
Indian residents can buy 2819 units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to HKD when you buy.
Search 2819 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, 2819, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and place your order. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
Read the full guide: how to invest in 2819 from India
Trading and taxes when buying 2819 from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm HKT
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the 2819 price today?
ABF Hong Kong Bond Index Fund (2819) last traded at HK$96.80 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as of 28 Sep 2026, 3:25 AM ET. That is ₹1,184 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 HKD/INR rate.
When does 2819 trade, in Indian time?
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange trades 7:00 am – 1:30 pm IST. It also halts for lunch, 9:30 am – 10:30 am IST. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is 2819, and what does it cost to hold?
ABF Hong Kong Bond Index Fund manages about HK$2.6B. Its expense ratio is 0.22% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2005.
What are 2819's largest holdings?
The top three are ASIAN INFRASTRUCTURE INV SER GMTN 3.847000 % 26FEB2028 (3.8%), HK GOVT BOND PROGRAMME 2.13% 16/07/2030 (3.2%) and HK GOVT INFRA BOND PROG 3.230000 % 05DEC2029 (3.2%). 2819's 10 largest positions make up 29.2% of the fund.
Does 2819 pay dividends?
Yes. 2819 is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on 2819 taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of 2819?
No. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How has 2819 performed?
2819's price is down 4.6% over the past year and down 4.1% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.