First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF (NASDAQ: FCVT) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $49.48 (about ₹4,746 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.95% and holds 131 securities. Indian residents can buy FCVT through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$49.43
Today's high
$49.73
52 week low
$41.00
52 week high
$54.90
FCVT opened at $49.64, closed previously at $49.47, and has traded between $41.00 and $54.90 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF operates as an actively managed exchange-traded fund, with its primary objective being the generation of total returns. Typically, under standard market conditions, this fund commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets to a diverse array of convertible securities, originating from both domestic and international markets.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.95%
Assets (AUM)
$101.7M
Holdings
131
NAV
$49.60
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+17.06%
5-year price change
-5.23%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
FCVT holds 131 securities in total. These 10 are 22.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy FCVT from India
Indian residents can buy FCVT 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 FCVT and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, FCVT, 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 FCVT from India
Trading and taxes when buying FCVT 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
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate 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 FCVT price today?
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF (FCVT) last traded at $49.48 on NASDAQ, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,746 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does FCVT 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 FCVT, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust SSI Strategic Convertible Securities ETF manages about $101.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.95% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2015.
What are FCVT's largest holdings?
The top three are NEBIUS GROUP NV Convertible, 1.25%, due 03/15/2031 (3.6%), Alphabet Inc., Series A, Convertible, 6.25%, Due 05/15/2029 (3.4%) and MORGAN STANLEY FIN LLC Convertible, 0.125%, due 04/26/2030 (2.1%). FCVT's 10 largest positions make up 22.1% of the fund.
Does FCVT pay dividends?
Yes. FCVT is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on FCVT taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of FCVT?
Yes. You can buy FCVT by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has FCVT performed?
FCVT's price is up 17.1% over the past year and down 5.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.