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iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF

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iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: EMSA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $6.19 (about ₹583 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 11:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.45% and holds 810 securities. Indian residents can buy EMSA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$6.27
Previous close:$6.21
Volume:6.08K

Today's low

$6.19

Today's high

$6.27

52 week low

$6.08

52 week high

$6.47

EMSA opened at $6.27, closed previously at $6.21, and has traded between $6.08 and $6.47 over the past 52 weeks.

About

This ETF, the iShares J.P. Morgan ESG $ EM Bond UCITS, offers investors a route to dollar-denominated debt securities from emerging markets, whilst also adhering to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

Issuer
IShares
Exchange listed on
LSE
Asset class
Fixed Income
Base currency
USD
Domicile
Ireland
Dividends
—
Launched
2018
ISIN
IE00BF553838

Key statistics

Expense ratio

0.45%

Assets (AUM)

$1.3B

Holdings

810

NAV

$6.20

Avg. volume

52.01K

1-year price change

-0.56%

5-year price change

+4.35%

Price change excludes dividends.

Top 10 holdings

1. ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 4.13% 07/09/2035 (ARGENT)
1.1%
2. URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.10% 06/18/2050 (URUGUA)
0.8%
3. GHANA (REPUBLIC OF) DISCO RegS 5.00% 07/03/2035 (GHANA)
0.7%
4. ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 0.75% 07/09/2030 (ARGENT)
0.6%
5. ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 5.00% 01/09/2038 (ARGENT)
0.6%
6. ECUADOR REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) RegS 6.90% 07/31/2035 (ECUA)
0.6%
7. URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.44% 02/14/2037 (URUGUA)
0.5%
8. ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 3.50% 07/09/2041 (ARGENT)
0.5%
9. URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.75% 10/28/2034 (URUGUA)
0.5%
10. URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 4.97% 04/20/2055 (URUGUA)
0.5%

EMSA holds 810 securities in total. These 10 are 6.5% of the fund.

Where the money is invested

Sectors

Government
90.8%
Corporate
8.9%

Countries

Other
7.5%
Poland
5.0%
Brazil
4.0%
Chile
3.9%
Uruguay
3.7%
Hungary
3.6%

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This is not an investment recommendation

How to buy EMSA from India

Indian residents can buy EMSA 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 EMSA from India

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Search EMSA and buy

    Find the fund by its ticker, EMSA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your EMSA position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.

Trading and taxes when buying EMSA 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.

FAQs

What is the EMSA price today?

iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (EMSA) last traded at $6.19 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 13 Nov 2026, 11:35 AM ET. That is ₹583 a unit at the 13 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.

When does EMSA trade, in Indian time?

The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST when the UK is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.

How big is EMSA, and what does it cost to hold?

iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ EM Bond UCITS ETF manages about $1.3B. Its expense ratio is 0.45% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2018.

Is EMSA a UCITS ETF?

Yes. iShares JP Morgan Advanced $ 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 London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in US dollars.

What are EMSA's largest holdings?

The top three are ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 4.13% 07/09/2035 (ARGENT) (1.1%), URUGUAY (ORIENTAL REPUBLIC OF) 5.10% 06/18/2050 (URUGUA) (0.8%) and GHANA (REPUBLIC OF) DISCO RegS 5.00% 07/03/2035 (GHANA) (0.7%). EMSA's 10 largest positions make up 6.5% of the fund.

Is EMSA subject to US estate tax?

No. Because EMSA 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 EMSA 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 EMSA performed?

EMSA's price is down 0.6% over the past year and up 4.4% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.

How is EMSA different from a US-listed ETF?

EMSA 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.