iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (SIX: EMCH) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, trading at CHF 4.65 (about ₹539 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 9:23 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.5% and holds 624 securities. Indian residents can buy EMCH through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
CHF 4.65
Today's high
CHF 4.67
52 week low
CHF 4.63
52 week high
CHF 4.93
EMCH opened at CHF 4.67, closed previously at CHF 4.67, and has traded between CHF 4.63 and CHF 4.93 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF aims to replicate the returns of an index consisting of debt securities, issued in US dollars, by nations classified as emerging markets.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.5%
Assets (AUM)
CHF 56.1M
Holdings
624
NAV
CHF 4.66
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-2.68%
5-year price change
-12.93%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EMCH holds 624 securities in total. These 10 are 6.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy EMCH from India
Indian residents can buy EMCH 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 EMCH and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EMCH, on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in EMCH from India
Trading and taxes when buying EMCH 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.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the EMCH price today?
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (EMCH) last traded at CHF 4.65 on the SIX Swiss Exchange, as of 25 Sep 2026, 9:23 AM ET. That is ₹539 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 CHF/INR rate.
When does EMCH 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 EMCH, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF manages about CHF 56.1M. Its expense ratio is 0.5% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2019.
Is EMCH 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 EMCH's largest holdings?
The top three are ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 4.13% 07/09/2035 (ARGENT) (1.1%), ECUADOR REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) RegS 6.90% 07/31/2035 (ECUA) (0.8%) and ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 0.75% 07/09/2030 (ARGENT) (0.7%). EMCH's 10 largest positions make up 6.2% of the fund.
Is EMCH subject to US estate tax?
No. Because EMCH 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.
How are gains on EMCH 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 EMCH performed?
EMCH's price is down 2.7% over the past year and down 12.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is EMCH different from a US-listed ETF?
EMCH 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.