iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond CHF Hedged UCITS ETF (Dist)
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (SIX: EMBC) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, trading at CHF 2.74 (about ₹316 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.5% and holds 613 securities. Indian residents can buy EMBC through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 2.74
Today's high
CHF 2.76
52 week low
CHF 2.74
52 week high
CHF 3.08
EMBC opened at CHF 2.74, closed previously at CHF 2.76, and has traded between CHF 2.74 and CHF 3.08 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This investment vehicle's objective is to replicate the returns of a benchmark index, which is composed of US dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by developing nations.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.5%
Assets (AUM)
CHF 298.2M
Holdings
613
NAV
CHF 2.75
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-9.28%
5-year price change
-34.62%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EMBC holds 613 securities in total. These 10 are 7.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy EMBC from India
Indian residents can buy EMBC 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to CHF when you buy.
Search EMBC and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EMBC, on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in EMBC from India
Trading and taxes when buying EMBC 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.
- 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the EMBC price today?
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (EMBC) last traded at CHF 2.74 on the SIX Swiss Exchange, as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM ET. That is ₹316 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 CHF/INR rate.
When does EMBC trade, in Indian time?
The SIX Swiss Exchange trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Switzerland is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is EMBC, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF manages about CHF 298.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.5% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2015.
Is EMBC a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares J.P. Morgan $ 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 EMBC's largest holdings?
The top three are CHF CASH (1.9%), ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 4.13% 07/09/2035 (ARGENT) (1.2%) and ECUADOR REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) RegS 6.90% 07/31/2035 (ECUA) (0.8%). EMBC's 10 largest positions make up 7.8% of the fund.
Is EMBC subject to US estate tax?
No. Because EMBC 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.
Is EMBC accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on EMBC 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 EMBC performed?
EMBC's price is down 9.3% over the past year and down 34.6% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is EMBC different from a US-listed ETF?
EMBC 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.