First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF
First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (AMEX: ILDR) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $39.92 (about ₹3,833 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:13 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and holds 81 securities. Indian residents can buy ILDR through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$39.72
Today's high
$40.13
52 week low
$28.19
52 week high
$40.99
ILDR opened at $40.13, closed previously at $39.93, and has traded between $28.19 and $40.99 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (referred to as the "Fund") primarily seeks to generate capital appreciation for its investors. In typical market environments, the Fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets (which may include funds borrowed for investment purposes) to equity shares and depository receipts. These securities are issued by both domestic (U.S.) and international entities that are anticipated to thrive from the development or deployment of scientific and technological breakthroughs. This investment universe includes, but is not confined to, enterprises positioned to gain from groundbreaking products or services, pioneering scientific inquiry, technological enhancements, or significant improvements to existing offerings. Specific areas of focus include automation, advanced medical technologies, digital networking, high-performance computing, expanded mobility solutions, the transformation of energy, and electronic commerce.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.75%
Assets (AUM)
$347.9M
Holdings
81
NAV
$39.76
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+22.79%
5-year price change
+76.72%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ILDR holds 81 securities in total. These 10 are 44.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy ILDR from India
Indian residents can buy ILDR 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 ILDR and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ILDR, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in ILDR from India
Trading and taxes when buying ILDR from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- 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
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the ILDR price today?
First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF (ILDR) last traded at $39.92 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 1:13 PM ET. That is ₹3,833 a unit at the 24 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ILDR trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is ILDR, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Innovation Leaders ETF manages about $347.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.75% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are ILDR's largest holdings?
The top three are NVIDIA Corporation (9.8%), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (6.2%) and Amazon.com, Inc. (5.6%). ILDR's 10 largest positions make up 44.1% of the fund.
How are gains on ILDR 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.
Can I buy fractional units of ILDR?
Yes. You can buy ILDR by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has ILDR performed?
ILDR's price is up 22.8% over the past year and up 76.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.