State Street SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond USD Hdg UCITS ETF (Acc)
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Hdg UCITS ETF (LSE: GLAD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $31.63 (about ₹2,976 a unit) as of 12 Nov 2026, 11:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.1% and holds 10,190 securities. Indian residents can buy GLAD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$31.63
Today's high
$31.78
52 week low
$31.11
52 week high
$32.15
GLAD opened at $31.78, closed previously at $31.71, and has traded between $31.11 and $32.15 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The primary goal of this Fund is to replicate the returns of a global market comprising fixed-rate debt securities. It concentrates exclusively on high-quality bonds that possess an investment-grade credit rating.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.1%
Assets (AUM)
$678.8M
Holdings
10,190
NAV
$31.70
Avg. volume
70.69K
1-year price change
-0.03%
5-year price change
+2.25%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
GLAD holds 10,190 securities in total. These 10 are 2.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy GLAD from India
Indian residents can buy GLAD 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 GLAD 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 GLAD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, GLAD, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your GLAD position in USD and INR. GLAD reinvests its income instead of paying it out, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.
Trading and taxes when buying GLAD 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
- 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.
FAQs
What is the GLAD price today?
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Hdg UCITS ETF (GLAD) last traded at $31.63 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 12 Nov 2026, 11:35 AM ET. That is ₹2,976 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does GLAD trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST when the UK is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is GLAD, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Hdg UCITS ETF manages about $678.8M. Its expense ratio is 0.1% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2019.
Is GLAD a UCITS ETF?
Yes. State Street SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Hdg 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 GLAD's largest holdings?
The top three are TREASURY BILL 0 11/24/2026 (0.3%), US TREASURY N/B 4.375 05/15/2034 (0.2%) and US TREASURY N/B 4.25 08/15/2035 (0.2%). GLAD's 10 largest positions make up 2.2% of the fund.
Is GLAD subject to US estate tax?
No. Because GLAD 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 GLAD 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 gains on GLAD 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 GLAD performed?
GLAD's price is down 0.0% over the past year and up 2.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is GLAD different from a US-listed ETF?
GLAD 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.