Eaton Vance Short Duration Income ETF
Eaton Vance Short Duration ETF (NASDAQ: EVSD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $50.08 (about ₹4,803 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.24% and holds 620 securities. Indian residents can buy EVSD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$50.01
Today's high
$50.21
52 week low
$50.01
52 week high
$51.72
EVSD opened at $50.07, closed previously at $50.07, and has traded between $50.01 and $51.72 over the past 52 weeks.
About
EVSD commenced operations following the conversion of the MSIFT Short Duration Income Portfolio mutual fund, an entity that contributed an initial asset base of $141.3 million. This ETF is designed to invest across a broad spectrum of fixed income securities, with a core objective of maintaining an average portfolio duration of three years or less. Its actively managed approach utilizes a proprietary investment strategy that integrates both top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up security selection across diverse sectors. The advisor guides investment choices, including country, sector, and individual security exposures, by meticulously analyzing key valuation metrics such as real interest rate levels, yield curve dynamics, and credit-adjusted spreads. Additionally, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors may be incorporated into the decision-making process. While the fund has the flexibility to hold securities issued by foreign entities, including those in emerging markets, all such holdings are expected to be denominated exclusively in U.S. dollars. The advisor also has the option to use derivatives, like exchange-traded and over-the-counter options, strategically to achieve specific market exposures or to help mitigate portfolio risks.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.24%
Assets (AUM)
$1.5B
Holdings
620
NAV
$50.10
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-2.79%
5-year price change
—
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EVSD holds 620 securities in total. These 10 are 41.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy EVSD from India
Indian residents can buy EVSD 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 EVSD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EVSD, on NASDAQ, 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 EVSD from India
Trading and taxes when buying EVSD 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 EVSD price today?
Eaton Vance Short Duration ETF (EVSD) last traded at $50.08 on NASDAQ, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,803 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does EVSD trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ 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 EVSD, and what does it cost to hold?
Eaton Vance Short Duration ETF manages about $1.5B. Its expense ratio is 0.24% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 1992.
What are EVSD's largest holdings?
The top three are US 2YR NOTE 12/31/2026 (23.0%), MSILF GOVERNMENT (4.8%) and UNITED STATES 3.75% 05/30 (3.1%). EVSD's 10 largest positions make up 41.0% of the fund.
Does EVSD pay dividends?
Yes. EVSD 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 EVSD 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 EVSD?
Yes. You can buy EVSD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has EVSD performed?
EVSD's price is down 2.8% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.