WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund
WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund (AMEX: CEW) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $19.51 (about ₹1,874 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.55% and holds 20 securities. Indian residents can buy CEW through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$19.51
Today's high
$19.60
52 week low
$17.80
52 week high
$20.56
CEW opened at $19.58, closed previously at $19.56, and has traded between $17.80 and $20.56 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The fund aims to commit a minimum of 80% of its net assets, along with any capital obtained through borrowing for investment purposes, to holdings whose financial performance is economically linked to a select group of emerging market nations. For any money market instruments it holds, the fund generally targets a weighted average maturity of 90 days or less. This fund is structured as non-diversified.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.55%
Assets (AUM)
$19.6M
Holdings
20
NAV
$19.59
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+3.39%
5-year price change
+9.73%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 4 holdings
CEW holds 20 securities in total. These 4 are 100.0% of the fund.
How to buy CEW from India
Indian residents can buy CEW 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 CEW and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, CEW, 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 CEW from India
Trading and taxes when buying CEW 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 CEW price today?
WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund (CEW) last traded at $19.51 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹1,874 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does CEW 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 CEW, and what does it cost to hold?
WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund manages about $19.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.55% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2009.
What are CEW's largest holdings?
The top three are US Treasury Bill (73.4%), CITI REPO 3.88 092926 (24.3%) and WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (2.0%). CEW's 4 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
Does CEW pay dividends?
Yes. CEW 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 CEW 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 CEW?
Yes. You can buy CEW by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has CEW performed?
CEW's price is up 3.4% over the past year and up 9.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.