iShares France Govt Bond UCITS ETF
iShares France Govt Bond UCITS ETF (AMS: IFRD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on Euronext Amsterdam, trading at $4.78 (about ₹459 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:04 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.22% and holds 54 securities. Indian residents can buy IFRD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$4.77
Today's high
$4.78
52 week low
$4.78
52 week high
$5.13
IFRD opened at $4.78, closed previously at $4.77, and has traded between $4.78 and $5.13 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The primary objective of this Fund is to accurately reflect the performance of a particular financial index. This index consists exclusively of sovereign debt instruments issued by the French government.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.22%
Assets (AUM)
$554.8K
Holdings
54
NAV
$4.77
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-4.34%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
IFRD holds 54 securities in total. These 10 are 31.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy IFRD from India
Indian residents can buy IFRD 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 IFRD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IFRD, on Euronext Amsterdam, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in IFRD from India
Trading and taxes when buying IFRD from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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 IFRD price today?
iShares France Govt Bond UCITS ETF (IFRD) last traded at $4.78 on Euronext Amsterdam, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:04 AM ET. That is ₹459 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does IFRD trade, in Indian time?
Euronext Amsterdam trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the Netherlands is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is IFRD, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares France Govt Bond UCITS ETF manages about $554.8K. Its expense ratio is 0.22% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2022.
Is IFRD a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares France Govt 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 Euronext Amsterdam and trades in US dollars.
What are IFRD's largest holdings?
The top three are FRANCE (REPUBLIC OF) RegS 2.50% 05/25/2030 (FRTR) (3.6%), FRANCE (REPUBLIC OF) RegS 0.75% 05/25/2028 (FRTR) (3.3%) and FRANCE (REPUBLIC OF) RegS 1.50% 05/25/2031 (FRTR) (3.3%). IFRD's 10 largest positions make up 31.8% of the fund.
Is IFRD subject to US estate tax?
No. Because IFRD 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 IFRD accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on IFRD 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 IFRD performed?
IFRD's price is down 4.3% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is IFRD different from a US-listed ETF?
IFRD 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.