iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF
iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF (LSE: IGL5) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £5.64 (about ₹715 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.07% and holds 20 securities. Indian residents can buy IGL5 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£5.63
Today's high
£5.65
52 week low
£5.47
52 week high
£5.71
IGL5 opened at £5.64, closed previously at £5.64, and has traded between £5.47 and £5.71 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The primary goal of this fund is to emulate the returns of an index that consists of government bonds issued by the United Kingdom, all denominated in Sterling.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.07%
Assets (AUM)
£614.2M
Holdings
20
NAV
£5.64
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+2.12%
5-year price change
—
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
IGL5 holds 20 securities in total. These 10 are 58.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy IGL5 from India
Indian residents can buy IGL5 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 IGL5 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IGL5, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in IGL5 from India
Trading and taxes when buying IGL5 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 IGL5 price today?
iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF (IGL5) last traded at £5.64 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. That is ₹715 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does IGL5 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 IGL5, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr UCITS ETF manages about £614.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.07% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2023.
Is IGL5 a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares UK Gilts 0-5yr 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 IGL5's largest holdings?
The top three are UK CONV GILT RegS 4.38% 03/07/2028 (UKT) (6.6%), UK CONV GILT RegS 4.75% 12/07/2030 (UKT) (6.6%) and UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AN RegS 4.38% 03/07/2030 (UKT) (6.3%). IGL5's 10 largest positions make up 58.0% of the fund.
Is IGL5 subject to US estate tax?
No. Because IGL5 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 IGL5 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 IGL5 performed?
IGL5's price is up 2.1% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is IGL5 different from a US-listed ETF?
IGL5 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.