GraniteShares Gold Trust
GraniteShares Gold Trust (AMEX: BAR) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $41.10 (about ₹3,948 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.17% and holds 1 security. Indian residents can buy BAR through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$40.76
Today's high
$41.12
52 week low
$37.59
52 week high
$54.63
BAR opened at $40.89, closed previously at $40.59, and has traded between $37.59 and $54.63 over the past 52 weeks.
About
BAR invests directly in physical gold stored in a London vault and custodied by ICBC Standard Bank. The structure of a grantor trust protects investors since trustees cannot lend the gold bars. Since BAR holds physical gold bars, investors can expect the fund to track the price of spot gold closely. Moreover, the fund provides exposure that is essentially identical to established competitors like GLD and IAU. Like all physical gold funds, any long-term gains will result in noteworthy tax liabilities, since BAR is considered a collectible.Investors should consider aspects such as fund issuer, trust custodian, vault location, and all-in trading costs when comparing similar funds.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.17%
Assets (AUM)
$1.3B
Holdings
1
NAV
$40.79
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+8.87%
5-year price change
+139.86%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top holding
BAR holds 1 security in total. These 1 are 100.0% of the fund.
How to buy BAR from India
Indian residents can buy BAR 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.
Search BAR and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BAR, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in BAR from India
Trading and taxes when buying BAR 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
- 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the BAR price today?
GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) last traded at $41.10 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹3,948 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BAR trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BAR, and what does it cost to hold?
GraniteShares Gold Trust manages about $1.3B. Its expense ratio is 0.17% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
What are BAR's largest holdings?
Its largest holding is Physical Gold (100.0%).
How are gains on BAR 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 BAR?
Yes. You can buy BAR by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BAR performed?
BAR's price is up 8.9% over the past year and up 139.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.