SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF
SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (AMEX: BWZ) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $26.39 (about ₹2,488 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35% and holds 330 securities. Indian residents can buy BWZ through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$26.35
Today's high
$26.42
52 week low
$26.32
52 week high
$28.26
BWZ opened at $26.38, closed previously at $26.38, and has traded between $26.32 and $28.26 over the past 52 weeks.
About
SPDR Series Trust - SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by State Street Global Advisors, Inc. The fund is managed by SSGA Funds Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of global ex-US region. The fund invests in fixed rate investment grade sovereign debt securities denominated in local currencies that have a maturity of one to three years and are rated Baa3 or higher by Moody’s or BBB- or higher by S&P or Fitch. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg 1-3 Year Global Treasury ex-US Capped Index, by using representative sampling technique. SPDR Series Trust - SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF was formed on January 15, 2009 and is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
$295.4M
Holdings
330
NAV
$26.38
Avg. volume
78.50K
1-year price change
-3.16%
5-year price change
-13.96%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
BWZ holds 330 securities in total. These 10 are 11.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy BWZ from India
Indian residents can buy BWZ units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in BWZ from India
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 BWZ and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BWZ, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your BWZ position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying BWZ 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
FAQs
What is the BWZ price today?
SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF (BWZ) last traded at $26.39 on NYSE Arca, as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹2,488 a unit at the 14 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does BWZ trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is BWZ, and what does it cost to hold?
SPDR Bloomberg Short Term International Treasury Bond ETF manages about $295.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2009.
What are BWZ's largest holdings?
The top three are BELGIUM KINGDOM SR UNSECURED REGS 03/28 5.5 (1.4%), AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SR UNSECURED REGS 11/28 2.75 (1.4%) and AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SR UNSECURED REGS 04/29 3.25 (1.3%). BWZ's 10 largest positions make up 11.1% of the fund.
Does BWZ pay dividends?
Yes. BWZ 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 BWZ 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 BWZ?
Yes. You can buy BWZ by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has BWZ performed?
BWZ's price is down 3.2% over the past year and down 14.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.