Columbia U.S. Equity Income ETF
Columbia U.S. Equity ETF (AMEX: EQIN) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $51.80 (about ₹4,973 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 9:55 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35% and holds 102 securities. Indian residents can buy EQIN through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$51.60
Today's high
$51.83
52 week low
$45.33
52 week high
$56.20
EQIN opened at $51.79, closed previously at $52.16, and has traded between $45.33 and $56.20 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF aims for overall investment growth by maintaining a stock portfolio that generates income, concentrating predominantly on sizable and medium-sized American enterprises. To qualify for consideration, each company must exhibit a favorable (low) ESG Materiality Rating and project an annualized dividend yield of at least 1%. Qualified companies are subsequently evaluated against their industry peers, with particular emphasis on their prospective dividend yield, the trajectory of their dividend growth, and their capacity to cover dividends using cash flow. The fund then chooses the top 100 securities based on these assessments, constructing a portfolio where holdings are weighted according to their market capitalization. While the fund employs an active management approach, its underlying investment criteria are reviewed and implemented at least every three months. Historically, the fund's name was Columbia Sustainable U.S. Equity Income ETF before October 14, 2022, during which time it mirrored the Beta Advantage U.S. ESG Equity Income Index. More recently, prior to June 3, 2024, it operated as the Columbia U.S. ESG Equity Income ETF under the symbol ESGS, also following the Beta Advantage U.S. ESG Equity Income Index.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
$309.1M
Holdings
102
NAV
$52.47
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+11.34%
5-year price change
+42.61%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EQIN holds 102 securities in total. These 10 are 38.7% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy EQIN from India
Indian residents can buy EQIN 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 EQIN and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EQIN, 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 EQIN from India
Trading and taxes when buying EQIN 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
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit 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 EQIN price today?
Columbia U.S. Equity ETF (EQIN) last traded at $51.80 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 9:55 AM ET. That is ₹4,973 a unit at the 24 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does EQIN 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 EQIN, and what does it cost to hold?
Columbia U.S. Equity ETF manages about $309.1M. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2016.
What are EQIN's largest holdings?
The top three are ABBVIE INC (4.9%), EXXONMOBIL HOLDINGS CORP (4.9%) and JPMORGAN CHASE & CO (4.4%). EQIN's 10 largest positions make up 38.7% of the fund.
Does EQIN pay dividends?
Yes. EQIN is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on EQIN taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of EQIN?
Yes. You can buy EQIN by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has EQIN performed?
EQIN's price is up 11.3% over the past year and up 42.6% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.