iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: JPEA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $6.40 (about ₹603 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 12:55 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.45% and holds 615 securities. Indian residents can buy JPEA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$6.38
Today's high
$6.44
52 week low
$6.24
52 week high
$6.69
JPEA opened at $6.38, closed previously at $6.42, and has traded between $6.24 and $6.69 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of US Dollar denominated bonds from Emerging Market countries.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.45%
Assets (AUM)
$2.4B
Holdings
615
NAV
$6.42
Avg. volume
1.06M
1-year price change
-0.25%
5-year price change
+7.49%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
JPEA holds 615 securities in total. These 10 are 6.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy JPEA from India
Indian residents can buy JPEA 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 JPEA 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 JPEA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, JPEA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your JPEA position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying JPEA 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.
FAQs
What is the JPEA price today?
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF (JPEA) last traded at $6.40 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 13 Nov 2026, 12:55 PM ET. That is ₹603 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does JPEA 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 JPEA, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Bond UCITS ETF manages about $2.4B. Its expense ratio is 0.45% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
Is JPEA a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM 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 the London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in US dollars.
What are JPEA's largest holdings?
The top three are ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 4.13% 07/09/2035 (ARGENT) (1.0%), ECUADOR REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) RegS 6.90% 07/31/2035 (ECUA) (0.8%) and ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT 0.75% 07/09/2030 (ARGENT) (0.6%). JPEA's 10 largest positions make up 6.0% of the fund.
Is JPEA subject to US estate tax?
No. Because JPEA 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 JPEA 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 JPEA performed?
JPEA's price is down 0.2% over the past year and up 7.5% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is JPEA different from a US-listed ETF?
JPEA 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.