State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF
State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF (AMEX: DGT) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $191.76 (about ₹18,018 a unit) as of 11 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.5% and holds 152 securities. Indian residents can buy DGT through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$191.03
Today's high
$191.76
52 week low
$159.87
52 week high
$193.57
DGT opened at $191.03, closed previously at $191.02, and has traded between $159.87 and $193.57 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF endeavors to replicate the overall investment performance of the Global Dow Index, before the deduction of fees and expenses. This Index is composed of 150 companies from across the globe, meticulously chosen by the S&P Dow Jones Index Committee. These 150 firms are selected not just for their scale and market standing, but primarily for their substantial impact on the worldwide economy. The Index is specifically constructed to feature corporations from both established and developing nations.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.5%
Assets (AUM)
$657.8M
Holdings
152
NAV
$190.64
Avg. volume
11.81K
1-year price change
+16.01%
5-year price change
+67.77%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
DGT holds 152 securities in total. These 10 are 8.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy DGT from India
Indian residents can buy DGT 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 DGT 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 DGT and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DGT, 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 DGT 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 DGT 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
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit 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 DGT price today?
State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF (DGT) last traded at $191.76 on NYSE Arca, as of 11 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM ET. That is ₹18,018 a unit at the 10 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DGT 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 DGT, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF manages about $657.8M. Its expense ratio is 0.5% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2000.
What are DGT's largest holdings?
The top three are ACCENTURE PLC CL A (1.0%), CARNIVAL CORP LTD (0.9%) and ELI LILLY + CO (0.8%). DGT's 10 largest positions make up 8.2% of the fund.
Does DGT pay dividends?
Yes. DGT is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on DGT taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of DGT?
Yes. You can buy DGT by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has DGT performed?
DGT's price is up 16.0% over the past year and up 67.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.