First Trust Securitized Plus ETF
First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (AMEX: DEED) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $20.28 (about ₹1,947 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.66% and holds 94 securities. Indian residents can buy DEED through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$20.25
Today's high
$20.35
52 week low
$20.25
52 week high
$22.03
DEED opened at $20.35, closed previously at $20.31, and has traded between $20.25 and $22.03 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust Securitized Plus ETF, known by its ticker DEED, is structured with the main goal of achieving optimal long-term total returns for its investors. Under typical market conditions, this exchange-traded fund commits a substantial portion—at least 80%—of its net assets (which includes any leveraged or borrowed funds) to various types of securitized debt instruments. This portfolio encompasses securities such as asset-backed securities (ABS), residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.66%
Assets (AUM)
$58.9M
Holdings
94
NAV
$20.33
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-5.14%
5-year price change
-21.67%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
DEED holds 94 securities in total. These 10 are 45.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy DEED from India
Indian residents can buy DEED 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 DEED and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DEED, 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 DEED from India
Trading and taxes when buying DEED 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 DEED price today?
First Trust Securitized Plus ETF (DEED) last traded at $20.28 on NYSE Arca, as of 30 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹1,947 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DEED 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 DEED, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Securitized Plus ETF manages about $58.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.66% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2020.
What are DEED's largest holdings?
The top three are US 5YR NOTE (CBT) Dec26 (11.2%), US 2YR NOTE (CBT) Dec26 (5.7%) and US LONG BOND(CBT) Dec26 (5.3%). DEED's 10 largest positions make up 45.0% of the fund.
Does DEED pay dividends?
Yes. DEED 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 DEED 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 DEED?
Yes. You can buy DEED by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has DEED performed?
DEED's price is down 5.1% over the past year and down 21.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.