iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF
iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (SIX: CMES) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, trading at CHF 4.33 (about ₹488 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 10:18 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.5% and holds 810 securities. Indian residents can buy CMES through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 4.33
Today's high
CHF 4.39
52 week low
CHF 4.26
52 week high
CHF 4.66
CMES opened at CHF 4.39, closed previously at CHF 4.37, and has traded between CHF 4.26 and CHF 4.66 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The iShares J.P. Morgan ESG $ EM Bond UCITS ETF is designed to give investors access to the bond markets of developing nations, with its underlying assets primarily denominated in U.S. dollars, and crucially, it incorporates strict ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.5%
Assets (AUM)
CHF 367.7M
Holdings
810
NAV
CHF 4.35
Avg. volume
93.56K
1-year price change
-4.86%
5-year price change
-15.28%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
CMES holds 810 securities in total. These 10 are 6.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy CMES from India
Indian residents can buy CMES 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 CMES 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to CHF when you buy.
Search CMES and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, CMES, on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your CMES position in CHF and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying CMES from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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.
FAQs
What is the CMES price today?
iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (CMES) last traded at CHF 4.33 on the SIX Swiss Exchange, as of 13 Nov 2026, 10:18 AM ET. That is ₹488 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 CHF/INR rate.
When does CMES trade, in Indian time?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is CMES, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF manages about CHF 367.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.5% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2019.
Is CMES a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland, set up under the European Union's UCITS rules for funds sold across Europe. It is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trades in CHF.
What are CMES's largest holdings?
The top three are ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 4.13% 07/09/2035 (ARGENT) (1.1%), URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.10% 06/18/2050 (URUGUA) (0.8%) and GHANA (REPUBLIC OF) DISCO RegS 5.00% 07/03/2035 (GHANA) (0.7%). CMES's 10 largest positions make up 6.5% of the fund.
Is CMES subject to US estate tax?
No. Because CMES is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it. US-listed ETFs held directly can be taxed at up to 40% above $60,000 when they pass to your family.
How are gains on CMES taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
How has CMES performed?
CMES' price is down 4.9% over the past year and down 15.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is CMES different from a US-listed ETF?
CMES is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.