iShares Total Return Active ETF
iShares Total Return Active ETF (NASDAQ: BRTR) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $47.91 (about ₹4,602 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.41% and holds 2,697 securities. Indian residents can buy BRTR through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$47.79
Today's high
$47.93
52 week low
$47.79
52 week high
$51.69
BRTR opened at $47.93, closed previously at $48.00, and has traded between $47.79 and $51.69 over the past 52 weeks.
About
BRTR aims to outperform the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index by investing more than 90% of its assets in government and corporate fixed income securities of any duration or maturity. While it sets caps of 30% for non-US and 20% emerging market securities, the fund sets no limit to USD-denominated issuers from developed markets. The fund mainly invests in investment grade securities, but limits junk bonds to 20%. It may also invest up to 15% in CDOs, of which 10% may be CLOs. Additionally, the fund may invest in commodities indirectly through derivatives and other vehicles, such as ETFs. Up to 25% of assets may be invested in a wholly owned Cayman Islands subsidiary that primarily invests in commodity-related instruments. As an actively managed ETF, the fund manager has full discretion to make any investment decision at any time. Prior to Oct. 10, 2024, the fund used Blackrock for branding purposes.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.41%
Assets (AUM)
$775.3M
Holdings
2,697
NAV
$47.86
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-6.04%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BRTR holds 2,697 securities in total. These 10 are 35.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy BRTR from India
Indian residents can buy BRTR 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 BRTR and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BRTR, on NASDAQ, 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 BRTR from India
Trading and taxes when buying BRTR 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 BRTR price today?
iShares Total Return Active ETF (BRTR) last traded at $47.91 on NASDAQ, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,602 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BRTR trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ 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 BRTR, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares Total Return Active ETF manages about $775.3M. Its expense ratio is 0.41% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2023.
What are BRTR's largest holdings?
The top three are UMBS 30YR TBA(REG A) 5.50% 11/12/2026 (UM30) (8.9%), UMBS 30YR TBA(REG A) 5.50% 10/13/2026 (UM30) (7.9%) and BLACKROCK CASH CL INST SL AGENCY (4.3%). BRTR's 10 largest positions make up 35.8% of the fund.
Does BRTR pay dividends?
Yes. BRTR 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 BRTR 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 BRTR?
Yes. You can buy BRTR by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BRTR performed?
BRTR's price is down 6.0% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.