UBS MSCI Australia UCITS ETF hGBP acc
UBS MSCI Australia UCITS ETF hGBP (LSE: AUGA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £27.46 (about ₹3,496 a unit) as of 1 Oct 2026, 10:04 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.43% and holds 58 securities. Indian residents can buy AUGA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£27.35
Today's high
£27.54
52 week low
£25.70
52 week high
£29.37
AUGA opened at £27.54, closed previously at £27.94, and has traded between £25.70 and £29.37 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This fund primarily invests in Australian equities, specifically large and mid-capitalization companies included within the MSCI Australia 100% hedged to GBP index. Its main goal is to mirror the price performance and yield of this benchmark index as closely as possible, with individual holdings weighted proportionately to their index representation. A core feature is the built-in currency hedge, designed to reduce profit or loss exposure caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates when Australian Dollar assets are held in a non-AUD currency. The fund employs a passive management strategy.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.43%
Assets (AUM)
£401.0M
Holdings
58
NAV
£2,776.37
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+1.59%
5-year price change
+50.08%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
AUGA holds 58 securities in total. These 10 are 66.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy AUGA from India
Indian residents can buy AUGA 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 GBP when you buy.
Search AUGA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, AUGA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in AUGA from India
Trading and taxes when buying AUGA from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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
- ReinvestedDividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the AUGA price today?
UBS MSCI Australia UCITS ETF hGBP (AUGA) last traded at £27.46 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 1 Oct 2026, 10:04 AM ET. That is ₹3,496 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does AUGA trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is AUGA, and what does it cost to hold?
UBS MSCI Australia UCITS ETF hGBP manages about £401.0M. Its expense ratio is 0.43% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2015.
Is AUGA a UCITS ETF?
Yes. UBS MSCI Australia UCITS ETF hGBP is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland, set up under the European Union's UCITS rules for funds sold across Europe. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in GBP.
What are AUGA's largest holdings?
The top three are BHP GROUP LTD (15.6%), COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRAL (12.8%) and NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (6.2%). AUGA's 10 largest positions make up 66.0% of the fund.
Is AUGA subject to US estate tax?
No. Because AUGA is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it. US-listed ETFs held directly can be taxed at up to 40% above $60,000 when they pass to your family.
Is AUGA accumulating or distributing?
Accumulating. Dividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
How are US dividends taxed inside AUGA?
The US withholds 15% on dividends from the US shares the fund holds, and that tax is paid inside the fund. You cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
How are gains on AUGA 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.
How has AUGA performed?
AUGA's price is up 1.6% over the past year and up 50.1% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is AUGA different from a US-listed ETF?
AUGA is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US. That keeps it outside US estate tax, and dividend withholding on its US shares is 15%, paid inside the fund, instead of the 25% withheld on a US-listed ETF. The 25% can generally be claimed as a credit in India; the 15% cannot. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.