Schwab Ultra-Short Income ETF
Schwab Ultra-Short ETF (AMEX: SCUS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $25.08 (about ₹2,409 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.14% and holds 146 securities. Indian residents can buy SCUS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$25.07
Today's high
$25.10
52 week low
$25.07
52 week high
$25.33
SCUS opened at $25.09, closed previously at $25.10, and has traded between $25.07 and $25.33 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The core aim of this Fund is to generate a consistent flow of income, balanced with the crucial objectives of protecting the initial principal and ensuring that investments can be easily converted to cash.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.14%
Assets (AUM)
$260.9M
Holdings
146
NAV
$25.09
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-0.59%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
SCUS holds 146 securities in total. These 10 are 23.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
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How to buy SCUS from India
Indian residents can buy SCUS 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 SCUS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SCUS, on NYSE Arca, 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 SCUS from India
Trading and taxes when buying SCUS 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 SCUS price today?
Schwab Ultra-Short ETF (SCUS) last traded at $25.08 on NYSE Arca, as of 28 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,409 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does SCUS trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca 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 SCUS, and what does it cost to hold?
Schwab Ultra-Short ETF manages about $260.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.14% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2024.
What are SCUS's largest holdings?
The top three are TRI-PARTY WELLS FARGO SECURITIES L 4.48% 02/08/2027 (3.0%), TRI-PARTY BARCLAYS BANK PLC 3.96% 09/25/2026 (2.9%) and BAYERISCHE LANDESBANK (NEW YORK BR 4.49% 09/09/2027 (BBG024XZ1JS2) (2.7%). SCUS's 10 largest positions make up 23.4% of the fund.
Does SCUS pay dividends?
Yes. SCUS 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 SCUS 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 SCUS?
Yes. You can buy SCUS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has SCUS performed?
SCUS' price is down 0.6% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.