iShares Physical Gold ETC
iShares Physical Gold ETC (LSE: IGLN) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $80.67 (about ₹7,750 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.12%. Indian residents can buy IGLN through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$80.22
Today's high
$80.96
52 week low
$72.52
52 week high
$107.70
IGLN opened at $80.31, closed previously at $79.96, and has traded between $72.52 and $107.70 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The iShares Physical Gold ETC exclusively holds bullion that meets the rigorous Good Delivery standards established by The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). In line with these prerequisites, the gold bars also strive to adhere to the LBMA’s Responsible Sourcing Programme, thereby guaranteeing that 100% of the gold backing the ETC was responsibly sourced as of March 31, 2022. iShares is committed to continuing its collaboration with its gold custodian to ensure that only gold mined post-2012 is allocated to the ETC. For comprehensive details on responsible sourcing practices, please refer to the iShares Responsible Sourcing Guide or visit the LBMA website at www.lbma.org.uk/guidance-documents. Importantly, the securities within the iShares Physical Gold ETC Series are fully compliant with Shariah investment principles.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.12%
Assets (AUM)
$37.9B
Holdings
—
NAV
$80.38
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
+8.55%
5-year price change
+138.73%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top holding
These 1 are 100.0% of the fund.
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy IGLN from India
Indian residents can buy IGLN 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 IGLN and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IGLN, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in IGLN from India
Trading and taxes when buying IGLN 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the IGLN price today?
iShares Physical Gold ETC (IGLN) last traded at $80.67 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 29 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. That is ₹7,750 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does IGLN 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 IGLN, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares Physical Gold ETC manages about $37.9B. Its expense ratio is 0.12% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2011.
What are IGLN's largest holdings?
Its largest holding is Physical Gold (100.0%).
How are gains on IGLN 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 IGLN performed?
IGLN's price is up 8.5% over the past year and up 138.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.