iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities UCITS ETF USD (Dist)
iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities UCITS ETF (LSE: IMBS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $4.06 (about ₹382 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 6:05 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.28% and holds 618 securities. Indian residents can buy IMBS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$4.05
Today's high
$4.06
52 week low
$3.96
52 week high
$4.33
IMBS opened at $4.06, closed previously at $4.06, and has traded between $3.96 and $4.33 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF is designed to mirror the investment outcomes of an index. This underlying index holds top-tier, mortgage-backed pass-through instruments originating from U.S. government bodies. A defining feature of these 'pass-through' securities is that they channel both the interest and principal repayments straight to the owner of the mortgage-backed security.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.28%
Assets (AUM)
$764.3M
Holdings
618
NAV
$4.06
Avg. volume
185.94K
1-year price change
-5.09%
5-year price change
-15.55%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
IMBS holds 618 securities in total. These 10 are 33.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy IMBS from India
Indian residents can buy IMBS units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in IMBS from India
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 IMBS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IMBS, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your IMBS position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying IMBS 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
FAQs
What is the IMBS price today?
iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities UCITS ETF (IMBS) last traded at $4.06 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 13 Nov 2026, 6:05 AM ET. That is ₹382 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does IMBS trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST when the UK is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is IMBS, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities UCITS ETF manages about $764.3M. Its expense ratio is 0.28% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2016.
Is IMBS a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares US Mortgage Backed Securities 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 IMBS's largest holdings?
The top three are FHLMC 30YR UMBS 2.00% 02/01/2051 (FRQB9104) (8.1%), BLK ICS USD LEAF AGENCY DIST (5.5%) and FNMA 30YR UMBS 2.50% 08/01/2051 (FNMA4399) (4.1%). IMBS's 10 largest positions make up 33.0% of the fund.
Is IMBS subject to US estate tax?
No. Because IMBS 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 IMBS accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on IMBS 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 IMBS performed?
IMBS' price is down 5.1% over the past year and down 15.6% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is IMBS different from a US-listed ETF?
IMBS 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.