First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF
First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: FGOV) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £14.67 (about ₹1,867 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.55% and holds 56 securities. Indian residents can buy FGOV through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£14.67
Today's high
£14.67
52 week low
£14.65
52 week high
£15.02
FGOV opened at £14.67, closed previously at £14.67, and has traded between £14.65 and £15.02 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The primary aim of this Fund is to deliver comprehensive returns to investors over an extended timeframe. It achieves this by constructing a portfolio of government-issued fixed income securities sourced from nations worldwide.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.55%
Assets (AUM)
£1.6M
Holdings
56
NAV
£1,464.00
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-0.80%
5-year price change
-4.13%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
FGOV holds 56 securities in total. These 10 are 35.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy FGOV from India
Indian residents can buy FGOV 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to GBP when you buy.
Search FGOV and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, FGOV, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in FGOV from India
Trading and taxes when buying FGOV 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.
- 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the FGOV price today?
First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF (FGOV) last traded at £14.67 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 30 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. That is ₹1,867 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does FGOV 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 FGOV, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF manages about £1.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.55% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2020.
Is FGOV a UCITS ETF?
Yes. First Trust Low Duration Global Government 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 GBP.
What are FGOV's largest holdings?
The top three are UNITED KINGDOM GILT N/C, 4.50%, due 03/07/2035 (5.0%), MEX BONOS DESARR FIX RT N/C, 8.50%, due 11/18/2038 (4.1%) and BONOS DE TESORERIA N/C, 6.90%, due 08/12/2037 (4.0%). FGOV's 10 largest positions make up 35.8% of the fund.
Is FGOV subject to US estate tax?
No. Because FGOV 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.
Is FGOV accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on FGOV 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 FGOV performed?
FGOV's price is down 0.8% over the past year and down 4.1% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is FGOV different from a US-listed ETF?
FGOV 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.