WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (AMEX: ELD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $28.13 (about ₹2,699 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:55 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.55% and holds 224 securities. Indian residents can buy ELD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$28.01
Today's high
$28.13
52 week low
$27.12
52 week high
$30.29
ELD opened at $28.10, closed previously at $28.10, and has traded between $27.12 and $30.29 over the past 52 weeks.
About
WisdomTree Trust - WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund is an exchange traded fund launched by WisdomTree, Inc. The fund is co-managed by WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and Mellon Investments Corporation. It invests in fixed income markets of global emerging region. The fund invests in investment grade and non-investment grade local debt securities such as bonds, notes or other debt obligations denominated in local currencies that are issued by emerging market governments, government agencies, and corporations with an aggregate portfolio duration between two and ten years. It seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index Unhedged USD. WisdomTree Trust - WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund was formed on August 9, 2010 and is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.55%
Assets (AUM)
$139.5M
Holdings
224
NAV
$28.47
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-1.82%
5-year price change
-10.70%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ELD holds 224 securities in total. These 10 are 21.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy ELD from India
Indian residents can buy ELD 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 ELD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ELD, 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 ELD from India
Trading and taxes when buying ELD 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 ELD price today?
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (ELD) last traded at $28.13 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:55 PM ET. That is ₹2,699 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ELD 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 ELD, and what does it cost to hold?
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund manages about $139.5M. Its expense ratio is 0.55% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2010.
What are ELD's largest holdings?
The top three are TRI-PARTY CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS (8.9%), CASH-US DOLLAR (2.1%) and NOTA DO TESOURO NACIONAL 10 1/1/2031 (2.0%). ELD's 10 largest positions make up 21.2% of the fund.
Does ELD pay dividends?
Yes. ELD 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 ELD 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 ELD?
Yes. You can buy ELD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has ELD performed?
ELD's price is down 1.8% over the past year and down 10.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.