Nuveen Core Plus Bond
Nuveen Core Plus Bond (NASDAQ: NCPB) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $24.00 (about ₹2,302 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.31% and holds 493 securities. Indian residents can buy NCPB through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$23.98
Today's high
$24.00
52 week low
$23.99
52 week high
$25.74
NCPB opened at $24.00, closed previously at $24.02, and has traded between $23.99 and $25.74 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This actively managed fund primarily focuses its investments within the high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated bond market. It also maintains the flexibility to strategically allocate up to 35% of its assets to specific fixed income segments outside its primary benchmark, often referred to as "plus sectors." This tactical approach aims to improve risk-adjusted returns, supported by the extensive knowledge of dedicated sector specialists. A seasoned investment team strives to surpass the benchmark's performance over a complete market cycle by expertly blending strategic sector weighting, individual security analysis, and precise management of interest rate sensitivity (duration and yield curve positioning).
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.31%
Assets (AUM)
$53.9M
Holdings
493
NAV
$23.96
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-5.23%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
NCPB holds 493 securities in total. These 10 are 18.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy NCPB from India
Indian residents can buy NCPB 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 NCPB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, NCPB, 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 NCPB from India
Trading and taxes when buying NCPB 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
- 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
- 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 NCPB price today?
Nuveen Core Plus Bond (NCPB) last traded at $24.00 on NASDAQ, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,302 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does NCPB 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 NCPB, and what does it cost to hold?
Nuveen Core Plus Bond manages about $53.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.31% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2024.
What are NCPB's largest holdings?
The top three are US T-BOND 4.625% 11/15/44 (4.3%), US T-BOND 4.75% 05/15/55 (3.9%) and U.S. DOLLARS (1.9%). NCPB's 10 largest positions make up 18.8% of the fund.
Does NCPB pay dividends?
Yes. NCPB is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on NCPB taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of NCPB?
Yes. You can buy NCPB by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has NCPB performed?
NCPB's price is down 5.2% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.