iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF
iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (AMEX: DVYA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $49.91 (about ₹4,704 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:57 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.49% and holds 51 securities. Indian residents can buy DVYA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$49.77
Today's high
$49.91
52 week low
$42.61
52 week high
$52.73
DVYA opened at $49.77, closed previously at $50.06, and has traded between $42.61 and $52.73 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF aims to replicate the investment performance of a benchmark index. This index is constructed from equities within the developed markets of the Asia-Pacific region that offer comparatively high dividend yields.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.49%
Assets (AUM)
$67.4M
Holdings
51
NAV
$49.92
Avg. volume
5.45K
1-year price change
+13.63%
5-year price change
+31.85%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
DVYA holds 51 securities in total. These 10 are 44.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy DVYA from India
Indian residents can buy DVYA 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 DVYA 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 DVYA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DVYA, 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 DVYA 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 DVYA 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 DVYA price today?
iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (DVYA) last traded at $49.91 on NYSE Arca, as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:57 PM ET. That is ₹4,704 a unit at the 14 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DVYA 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 DVYA, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF manages about $67.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.49% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2012.
What are DVYA's largest holdings?
The top three are BHP GROUP LTD (8.5%), DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (5.1%) and HONDA MOTOR (4.7%). DVYA's 10 largest positions make up 44.4% of the fund.
Does DVYA pay dividends?
Yes. DVYA 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 DVYA 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 DVYA?
Yes. You can buy DVYA by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has DVYA performed?
DVYA's price is up 13.6% over the past year and up 31.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.