UBS BBG USD EM Sovereign UCITS ETF hGBP dis
UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF hGBP dis (LSE: SBEG) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £7.86 (about ₹1,000 a unit) as of 2 Oct 2026, 11:07 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.28% and holds 916 securities. Indian residents can buy SBEG through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£7.84
Today's high
£7.89
52 week low
£7.80
52 week high
£8.62
SBEG opened at £7.84, closed previously at £7.82, and has traded between £7.80 and £8.62 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This fund primarily invests in sovereign and agency bonds from emerging markets, specifically those included in the Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign & Agency 3% Country Capped Index, with currency fluctuations hedged back to GBP. Its portfolio is constructed to precisely match the weightings of the bonds within this benchmark. The central objective is to replicate the index's price and total return performance, net of all associated fees. It's important to recognize that the fund's market trading price may occasionally diverge from its net asset value. This is a passively managed fund, meaning it aims to simply track the designated index rather than outperform it.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.28%
Assets (AUM)
£406.1M
Holdings
916
NAV
£788.29
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-4.86%
5-year price change
-25.63%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
SBEG holds 916 securities in total. These 10 are 5.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy SBEG from India
Indian residents can buy SBEG 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to GBP when you buy.
Search SBEG and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SBEG, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in SBEG from India
Trading and taxes when buying SBEG 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.
- 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the SBEG price today?
UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF hGBP dis (SBEG) last traded at £7.86 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 2 Oct 2026, 11:07 AM ET. That is ₹1,000 a unit at the 1 Oct 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does SBEG trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is SBEG, and what does it cost to hold?
UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF hGBP dis manages about £406.1M. Its expense ratio is 0.28% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2016.
Is SBEG a UCITS ETF?
Yes. UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF hGBP dis is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg, 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 GBP.
What are SBEG's largest holdings?
The top three are ECUA 6.9 07/31/35 (1.0%), ARGENT 4 1/8 07/09/35 (0.8%) and GHANA 5 07/03/35 (0.7%). SBEG's 10 largest positions make up 5.9% of the fund.
Is SBEG subject to US estate tax?
No. Because SBEG is domiciled in Luxembourg 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.
Is SBEG accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on SBEG 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 SBEG performed?
SBEG's price is down 4.9% over the past year and down 25.6% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is SBEG different from a US-listed ETF?
SBEG is domiciled in Luxembourg rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.