Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF
Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (NASDAQ: LVHD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $41.38 (about ₹3,975 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.27% and holds 115 securities. Indian residents can buy LVHD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$41.33
Today's high
$41.87
52 week low
$39.46
52 week high
$46.50
LVHD opened at $41.86, closed previously at $41.72, and has traded between $39.46 and $46.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This exchange-traded fund aims to replicate the investment outcomes of its underlying benchmark, the Franklin Low Volatility High Dividend Index. This index is composed of common stocks from U.S. companies that are chosen for their strong dividend payouts and their consistent financial performance, showing minimal fluctuations in both their share price and corporate earnings.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.27%
Assets (AUM)
$592.5M
Holdings
115
NAV
$41.72
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+0.10%
5-year price change
+14.98%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
LVHD holds 115 securities in total. These 10 are 26.7% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy LVHD from India
Indian residents can buy LVHD 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 LVHD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, LVHD, on NASDAQ, 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 LVHD from India
Trading and taxes when buying LVHD 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
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax 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 LVHD price today?
Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHD) last traded at $41.38 on NASDAQ, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹3,975 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does LVHD trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ 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 LVHD, and what does it cost to hold?
Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF manages about $592.5M. Its expense ratio is 0.27% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2015.
What are LVHD's largest holdings?
The top three are JOHNSON & JOHNSON (3.0%), COCA-COLA CO/THE (2.9%) and CHEVRON CORP (2.8%). LVHD's 10 largest positions make up 26.7% of the fund.
Does LVHD pay dividends?
Yes. LVHD is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on LVHD 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 LVHD?
Yes. You can buy LVHD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has LVHD performed?
LVHD's price is up 0.1% over the past year and up 15.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.