First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF
First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF (LSE: FTFX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $28.74 (about ₹2,759 a unit) as of 1 Oct 2026, 9:52 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and holds 13 securities. Indian residents can buy FTFX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$27.83
Today's high
$28.91
52 week low
$23.13
52 week high
$29.71
FTFX opened at $28.55, closed previously at $28.70, and has traded between $23.13 and $29.71 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF is structured to provide investors with comprehensive returns, striving for less correlation with the broader equity and fixed-income markets over the medium to long term. This is achieved by strategically investing in the global foreign exchange landscape and associated financial instruments. This actively managed fund implements a diversified multi-factor investment strategy across both developed and emerging economies. Its primary holdings consist of government debt securities, which are denominated in a variety of local and international currencies, as well as other financial products directly linked to currency movements.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.75%
Assets (AUM)
$1.7M
Holdings
13
NAV
$28.63
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+12.64%
5-year price change
+39.22%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
FTFX holds 13 securities in total. These 10 are 75.1% of the fund.
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How to buy FTFX from India
Indian residents can buy FTFX 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 FTFX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, FTFX, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in FTFX from India
Trading and taxes when buying FTFX 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.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the FTFX price today?
First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF (FTFX) last traded at $28.74 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 1 Oct 2026, 9:52 AM ET. That is ₹2,759 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does FTFX 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 FTFX, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF manages about $1.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.75% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
Is FTFX a UCITS ETF?
Yes. First Trust FactorFX 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 US dollars.
What are FTFX's largest holdings?
The top three are U.S. Treasury Note, 4.625%, due 06/15/2027 (8.1%), U.S. Treasury Note, 3.875%, due 10/15/2027 (7.8%) and U.S. Treasury Note, 4.50%, due 04/15/2027 (7.7%). FTFX's 10 largest positions make up 75.1% of the fund.
Is FTFX subject to US estate tax?
No. Because FTFX 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.
How are gains on FTFX 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 FTFX performed?
FTFX's price is up 12.6% over the past year and up 39.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is FTFX different from a US-listed ETF?
FTFX 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.