Virtus Biotech ETF
Virtus Biotech ETF (AMEX: BBP) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $105.08 (about ₹10,080 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 3:54 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.34% and holds 198 securities. Indian residents can buy BBP through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$103.53
Today's high
$105.53
52 week low
$68.69
52 week high
$110.05
BBP opened at $104.50, closed previously at $104.66, and has traded between $68.69 and $110.05 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Virtus Biotech ETF seeks to replicate the overall financial performance, encompassing both price appreciation and income generation, of the LifeSci Biotechnology Products Index, prior to any deductions for fees and expenses. This index specifically comprises biotechnology companies that have received approval from the FDA for at least one drug therapy. Furthermore, the fund underwent a name change on February 27, transitioning from Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF to its current designation.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.34%
Assets (AUM)
$125.6M
Holdings
198
NAV
$104.67
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+52.68%
5-year price change
+105.75%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BBP holds 198 securities in total. These 10 are 25.6% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy BBP from India
Indian residents can buy BBP 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 BBP and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BBP, 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 BBP from India
Trading and taxes when buying BBP 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 BBP price today?
Virtus Biotech ETF (BBP) last traded at $105.08 on NYSE Arca, as of 28 Sep 2026, 3:54 PM ET. That is ₹10,080 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BBP 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 BBP, and what does it cost to hold?
Virtus Biotech ETF manages about $125.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.34% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2014.
What are BBP's largest holdings?
The top three are Moderna Inc (5.0%), Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc (3.4%) and Omeros Corp (3.0%). BBP's 10 largest positions make up 25.6% of the fund.
How are gains on BBP 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 BBP?
Yes. You can buy BBP by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BBP performed?
BBP's price is up 52.7% over the past year and up 105.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.