PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund (AMEX: BILZ) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $100.86 (about ₹9,675 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.14% and holds 13 securities. Indian residents can buy BILZ through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$100.86
Today's high
$100.87
52 week low
$100.63
52 week high
$101.20
BILZ opened at $100.86, closed previously at $100.84, and has traded between $100.63 and $101.20 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The fund invests 100% of its total assets in (i) cash, (ii) U.S. government securities, such as U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and other obligations issued by, or guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities), and (iii) repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully by such U.S. government securities or cash.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.14%
Assets (AUM)
$946.9M
Holdings
13
NAV
$100.83
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-0.31%
5-year price change
—
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 4 holdings
BILZ holds 13 securities in total. These 4 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy BILZ from India
Indian residents can buy BILZ 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 BILZ and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BILZ, 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 BILZ from India
Trading and taxes when buying BILZ 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
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- 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
- 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 BILZ price today?
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund (BILZ) last traded at $100.86 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹9,675 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BILZ 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 BILZ, and what does it cost to hold?
PIMCO Ultra Short Government Active Exchange-Traded Fund manages about $946.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.14% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2023.
What are BILZ's largest holdings?
The top three are UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL 01/27 0 0.01% 01/19/2027 (68.3%), TREASURY BILL 11/26 0.00000 0.01% 11/10/2026 (31.7%) and US DOLLAR (0.0%). BILZ's 4 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
Does BILZ pay dividends?
Yes. BILZ 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 BILZ taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of BILZ?
Yes. You can buy BILZ by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BILZ performed?
BILZ's price is down 0.3% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.