iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (AMEX: QLTA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $45.35 (about ₹4,267 a unit) as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.15% and holds 3,540 securities. Indian residents can buy QLTA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$45.35
Today's high
$45.60
52 week low
$44.43
52 week high
$48.75
QLTA opened at $45.60, closed previously at $45.71, and has traded between $44.43 and $48.75 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (QLTA) is designed to replicate the investment performance of a specific benchmark. This index consists of high-quality, fixed-income debt instruments. These securities possess credit ratings ranging from Aaa to A (or equivalent assessments) and are priced in U.S. dollars, issued by corporate entities located both within and outside the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.15%
Assets (AUM)
$1.2B
Holdings
3,540
NAV
$45.62
Avg. volume
181.59K
1-year price change
-6.28%
5-year price change
-19.48%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
QLTA holds 3,540 securities in total. These 10 are 2.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy QLTA from India
Indian residents can buy QLTA 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 QLTA 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 QLTA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, QLTA, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your QLTA 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 QLTA 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
FAQs
What is the QLTA price today?
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (QLTA) last traded at $45.35 on NYSE Arca, as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,267 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does QLTA trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is QLTA, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF manages about $1.2B. Its expense ratio is 0.15% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2012.
What are QLTA's largest holdings?
The top three are BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY (0.9%), ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES LLC 4.90% 02/01/2046 (0.2%) and BROADCOM INC 3.14% 11/15/2035 (0.2%). QLTA's 10 largest positions make up 2.4% of the fund.
Does QLTA pay dividends?
Yes. QLTA 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 QLTA 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 QLTA?
Yes. You can buy QLTA by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has QLTA performed?
QLTA's price is down 6.3% over the past year and down 19.5% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.