iShares $ Intermediate Credit Bond UCITS ETF
iShares $ Intermediate Credit Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: ICBU) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $4.71 (about ₹453 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 8:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.15% and holds 5,988 securities. Indian residents can buy ICBU through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$4.70
Today's high
$4.71
52 week low
$4.69
52 week high
$5.02
ICBU opened at $4.70, closed previously at $4.70, and has traded between $4.69 and $5.02 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The fund is designed to replicate the returns of an index. This index holds US dollar-denominated, investment-grade bonds issued by both corporations and government-affiliated bodies.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.15%
Assets (AUM)
$694.7M
Holdings
5,988
NAV
$4.71
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-4.56%
5-year price change
-10.36%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ICBU holds 5,988 securities in total. These 10 are 1.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy ICBU from India
Indian residents can buy ICBU 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 ICBU and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ICBU, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in ICBU from India
Trading and taxes when buying ICBU 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 ICBU price today?
iShares $ Intermediate Credit Bond UCITS ETF (ICBU) last traded at $4.71 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 30 Sep 2026, 8:35 AM ET. That is ₹453 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ICBU 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 ICBU, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares $ Intermediate Credit Bond UCITS ETF manages about $694.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.15% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
Is ICBU a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares $ Intermediate Credit 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 US dollars.
What are ICBU's largest holdings?
The top three are INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCT MTN 4.63% 01/15/2032 (IBRD) (0.1%), BLK ICS USD LEAF AGENCY DIST (0.1%) and ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK MTN 3.75% 04/25/2028 (ASIA) (0.1%). ICBU's 10 largest positions make up 1.1% of the fund.
Is ICBU subject to US estate tax?
No. Because ICBU 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 ICBU accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on ICBU 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 ICBU performed?
ICBU's price is down 4.6% over the past year and down 10.4% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is ICBU different from a US-listed ETF?
ICBU 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.