Virtus ETF Trust II - Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF
Virtus ETF Trust II - Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF (AMEX: ASGM) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $31.64 (about ₹2,973 a unit) as of 11 Nov 2026, 10:14 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.86% and holds 17 securities. Indian residents can buy ASGM through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$31.17
Today's high
$31.66
52 week low
$24.60
52 week high
$33.91
ASGM opened at $31.66, closed previously at $31.17, and has traded between $24.60 and $33.91 over the past 52 weeks.
About
ASGM seeks capital appreciation through a combination of equities and global macro strategies. The fund employs proprietary research and dynamic risk management to analyze and adapt to changing market conditions. Its proprietary models analyze technical and fundamental indicators to identify inefficiencies and opportunities across various asset classes. The funds equity sleeve seeks the upside of global equity markets, while the global macro strategies aim to diversify and mitigate risk. The fund invests 30-70% of its assets in its equity sleeve, which consists of ETFs that represent the global equities market. The macro component or futures sleeve utilizes derivatives for long/short exposure to global equity, fixed income securities, currencies, and commodities. The fund could invest up to 25% in cash equivalents as collateral. The actively managed fund does not directly invest in physical commodities but gains exposure through a wholly owned Cayman Islands subsidiary.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.86%
Assets (AUM)
$14.0M
Holdings
17
NAV
$31.17
Avg. volume
2.47K
1-year price change
+14.51%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ASGM holds 17 securities in total. These 10 are 91.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy ASGM from India
Indian residents can buy ASGM units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in ASGM from India
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.
Search ASGM and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ASGM, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your ASGM position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying ASGM from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the ASGM price today?
Virtus ETF Trust II - Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF (ASGM) last traded at $31.64 on NYSE Arca, as of 11 Nov 2026, 10:14 AM ET. That is ₹2,973 a unit at the 10 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ASGM trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is ASGM, and what does it cost to hold?
Virtus ETF Trust II - Virtus AlphaSimplex Global Macro ETF manages about $14.0M. Its expense ratio is 0.86% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are ASGM's largest holdings?
The top three are Cash/Cash equivalents (42.0%), iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (18.7%) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (10.4%). ASGM's 10 largest positions make up 91.5% of the fund.
Does ASGM pay dividends?
Yes. ASGM is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on ASGM 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 ASGM?
Yes. You can buy ASGM by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has ASGM performed?
ASGM's price is up 14.5% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.