UBS Global Gender Equality UCITS ETF USD acc
UBS Global Gender Equality UCITS ETF (LSE: GENE) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £19.29 (about ₹2,456 a unit) as of 1 Oct 2026, 10:55 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.2% and holds 104 securities. Indian residents can buy GENE through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£19.29
Today's high
£19.45
52 week low
£17.30
52 week high
£23.88
GENE opened at £19.30, closed previously at £19.52, and has traded between £17.30 and £23.88 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This fund primarily invests in the Solactive Equileap Global Gender Equality 100 Leaders Net Total Return Index. The companies held within the fund are weighted proportionally to their presence in this benchmark index. The core objective is to track the price and performance, after fees, of the aforementioned index. It's important to note that the market trading price might not always align with the fund's net asset value. This investment vehicle is managed passively.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.2%
Assets (AUM)
£148.4M
Holdings
104
NAV
£1,955.95
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+9.92%
5-year price change
+52.24%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
GENE holds 104 securities in total. These 10 are 15.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
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How to buy GENE from India
Indian residents can buy GENE 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 GENE and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, GENE, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in GENE from India
Trading and taxes when buying GENE 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
- 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
- ReinvestedDividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the GENE price today?
UBS Global Gender Equality UCITS ETF (GENE) last traded at £19.29 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 1 Oct 2026, 10:55 AM ET. That is ₹2,456 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does GENE 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 GENE, and what does it cost to hold?
UBS Global Gender Equality UCITS ETF manages about £148.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.2% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
Is GENE a UCITS ETF?
Yes. UBS Global Gender Equality 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 GENE's largest holdings?
The top three are ILLUMINA INC (2.4%), KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES IN (1.9%) and MERCK & CO. INC. (1.7%). GENE's 10 largest positions make up 15.9% of the fund.
Is GENE subject to US estate tax?
No. Because GENE 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 GENE accumulating or distributing?
Accumulating. Dividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
How are US dividends taxed inside GENE?
The US withholds 15% on dividends from the US shares the fund holds, and that tax is paid inside the fund. You cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
How are gains on GENE 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.
How has GENE performed?
GENE's price is up 9.9% over the past year and up 52.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is GENE different from a US-listed ETF?
GENE is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US. That keeps it outside US estate tax, and dividend withholding on its US shares is 15%, paid inside the fund, instead of the 25% withheld on a US-listed ETF. The 25% can generally be claimed as a credit in India; the 15% cannot. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.