First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF
First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed ETF (NASDAQ: FIXD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $41.67 (about ₹3,921 a unit) as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.65% and holds 414 securities. Indian residents can buy FIXD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$41.62
Today's high
$41.90
52 week low
$38.56
52 week high
$44.97
FIXD opened at $41.84, closed previously at $41.97, and has traded between $38.56 and $44.97 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (the Fund) has a core objective: to deliver the highest possible total return over the long term. Generally, and within standard market environments, the Fund's strategy involves allocating a significant portion—specifically, at least 80% of its net assets, which factors in any investment borrowings—to a range of fixed income instruments.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.65%
Assets (AUM)
$2.8B
Holdings
414
NAV
$41.97
Avg. volume
488.59K
1-year price change
-6.55%
5-year price change
-21.81%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
FIXD holds 414 securities in total. These 10 are 25.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy FIXD from India
Indian residents can buy FIXD 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 FIXD from India
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 FIXD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, FIXD, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your FIXD position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying FIXD 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
FAQs
What is the FIXD price today?
First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed ETF (FIXD) last traded at $41.67 on NASDAQ, as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹3,921 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does FIXD trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is FIXD, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Smith Opportunistic Fixed ETF manages about $2.8B. Its expense ratio is 0.65% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
What are FIXD's largest holdings?
The top three are U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.125%, due 08/15/2046 (5.4%), U.S. Treasury Note, 4.375%, due 05/15/2036 (4.8%) and U.S. Treasury Bond, 5%, due 05/15/2056 (3.2%). FIXD's 10 largest positions make up 25.4% of the fund.
Does FIXD pay dividends?
Yes. FIXD 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 FIXD 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 FIXD?
Yes. You can buy FIXD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has FIXD performed?
FIXD's price is down 6.5% over the past year and down 21.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.