PIMCO Advantage Emerging Markets Local Bond UCITS ETF
PIMCO Advantage Emerging Markets Local Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: EMLB) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $129.03 (about ₹12,377 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:26 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.39% and holds 258 securities. Indian residents can buy EMLB through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$129.03
Today's high
$129.72
52 week low
$122.00
52 week high
$133.44
EMLB opened at $129.70, closed previously at $129.48, and has traded between $122.00 and $133.44 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The PIMCO Emerging Markets Advantage Local Bond Index UCITS ETF strives to mirror, as accurately as possible, the overall performance generated by its designated benchmark, the PIMCO Emerging Markets Advantage Local Currency Bond Index, prior to the deduction of any management fees or operating expenses.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.39%
Assets (AUM)
$308.4M
Holdings
258
NAV
$129.48
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+5.26%
5-year price change
+22.73%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EMLB holds 258 securities in total. These 10 are 37.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy EMLB from India
Indian residents can buy EMLB 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 EMLB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EMLB, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in EMLB from India
Trading and taxes when buying EMLB from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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 EMLB price today?
PIMCO Advantage Emerging Markets Local Bond UCITS ETF (EMLB) last traded at $129.03 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:26 AM ET. That is ₹12,377 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does EMLB trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is EMLB, and what does it cost to hold?
PIMCO Advantage Emerging Markets Local Bond UCITS ETF manages about $308.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.39% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2011.
Is EMLB a UCITS ETF?
Yes. PIMCO Advantage Emerging Markets Local 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 London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in US dollars.
What are EMLB's largest holdings?
The top three are ZCS BRL 13.9255 05/08/25-01/04/27 CME 13.93% 01/04/2027 (6.9%), MEX BONOS DESARR FIX RT 8.50% 02/28/2030 (4.7%) and TURKIYE GOVERNMENT BOND 30.00% 09/12/2029 (4.2%). EMLB's 10 largest positions make up 37.8% of the fund.
Is EMLB subject to US estate tax?
No. Because EMLB 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 EMLB 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 EMLB performed?
EMLB's price is up 5.3% over the past year and up 22.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is EMLB different from a US-listed ETF?
EMLB 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.