iShares FTSE China A50 ETF
iShares FTSE China A50 ETF (HKSE: 2823) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, trading at HK$16.24 (about ₹199 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35% and holds 54 securities. Indian residents can buy 2823 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
HK$16.20
Today's high
HK$16.30
52 week low
HK$15.18
52 week high
HK$18.16
2823 opened at HK$16.30, closed previously at HK$16.34, and has traded between HK$15.18 and HK$18.16 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Managed by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited, the iShares FTSE A50 China Index ETF, part of the iShares Asia Trust, is an exchange-traded fund. Its primary objective is to track the performance of the FTSE China A50 Index by employing a synthetic replication methodology. This fund specifically targets large-capitalization companies across various sectors within China's public equity markets. To gain exposure to these companies, it leverages derivatives such as swaps and China A-Share access products. Established on December 13, 2003, and domiciled in Hong Kong, this ETF was previously known as the iShares Asia Trust - iShares FTSE/Xinhau A50 China Index ETF.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
HK$14.5B
Holdings
54
NAV
HK$16.69
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+0.19%
5-year price change
-9.88%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
2823 holds 54 securities in total. These 10 are 42.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy 2823 from India
Indian residents can buy 2823 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 2823 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, 2823, 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 2823 from India
Trading and taxes when buying 2823 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
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- 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 2823 price today?
iShares FTSE China A50 ETF (2823) last traded at HK$16.24 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:08 AM ET. That is ₹199 a unit at the 24 Sep 2026 HKD/INR rate.
When does 2823 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 2823, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares FTSE China A50 ETF manages about HK$14.5B. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2004.
What are 2823's largest holdings?
The top three are KWEICHOW MOUTAI A (7.7%), CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY A (6.5%) and ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT A (5.0%). 2823's 10 largest positions make up 42.9% of the fund.
Does 2823 pay dividends?
Yes. 2823 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 2823 taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of 2823?
No. Many Hong Kong listings trade in board lots, so the smallest order is one lot rather than one share.
How has 2823 performed?
2823's price is up 0.2% over the past year and down 9.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.