Global X Space Tech ETF
Global X Space Tech ETF (NASDAQ: ORBX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $42.93 (about ₹4,124 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.5% and holds 36 securities. Indian residents can buy ORBX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$42.93
Today's high
$43.45
52 week low
$37.88
52 week high
$79.72
ORBX opened at $43.10, closed previously at $43.73, and has traded between $37.88 and $79.72 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF, the Global X Space Tech fund, commits at least 80% of its total investable capital (including any funds borrowed for investment) to the securities of its benchmark index. These holdings can include standard common stocks, as well as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). The underlying index is a proprietary creation of Global X Management Company LLC, which not only serves as the fund's index provider but also acts as its investment adviser and an affiliated entity. It is important to note that this fund maintains a non-diversified investment approach.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.5%
Assets (AUM)
$42.4M
Holdings
36
NAV
$43.67
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1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ORBX holds 36 securities in total. These 10 are 73.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy ORBX from India
Indian residents can buy ORBX 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 ORBX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ORBX, 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 ORBX from India
Trading and taxes when buying ORBX 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 ORBX price today?
Global X Space Tech ETF (ORBX) last traded at $42.93 on NASDAQ, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,124 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ORBX 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 ORBX, and what does it cost to hold?
Global X Space Tech ETF manages about $42.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.5% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2026.
What are ORBX's largest holdings?
The top three are SPACE EXPLORATION TECHN-CL A (21.6%), ROCKET LAB CORP (10.6%) and AST SPACEMOBILE INC (9.7%). ORBX's 10 largest positions make up 73.1% of the fund.
How are gains on ORBX 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 ORBX?
Yes. You can buy ORBX by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.