Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF
Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF (AMEX: BLTD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $23.46 (about ₹2,254 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.28% and holds 3 securities. Indian residents can buy BLTD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$23.39
Today's high
$23.48
52 week low
$23.39
52 week high
$26.44
BLTD opened at $23.48, closed previously at $23.50, and has traded between $23.39 and $26.44 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to allocate a minimum of 80% of its net capital (including any borrowed amounts utilized for investment) to instruments that provide bond exposure under normal market conditions. This 80% threshold can be met through direct investments in bonds or by holding shares in other ETFs that also dedicate at least 80% of their own net assets (plus any borrowings for investment) to fixed-income securities. The fund is classified as non-diversified.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.28%
Assets (AUM)
$162.6M
Holdings
3
NAV
$23.75
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-9.28%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 4 holdings
BLTD holds 3 securities in total. These 4 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy BLTD from India
Indian residents can buy BLTD 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 BLTD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BLTD, 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 BLTD from India
Trading and taxes when buying BLTD 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 BLTD price today?
Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF (BLTD) last traded at $23.46 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹2,254 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BLTD 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 BLTD, and what does it cost to hold?
Bluemonte Long Term Bond ETF manages about $162.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.28% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are BLTD's largest holdings?
The top three are BNY MELLON CORE BOND ETF (60.0%), VANGUARD LONG-TERM BOND ETF (29.8%) and VANGUARD LONG-TE (10.0%). BLTD's 4 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
Does BLTD pay dividends?
Yes. BLTD 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 BLTD 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 BLTD?
Yes. You can buy BLTD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BLTD performed?
BLTD's price is down 9.3% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.