iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF
iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: SDIA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $6.33 (about ₹608 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 1:48 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.2% and holds 3,093 securities. Indian residents can buy SDIA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$6.31
Today's high
$6.34
52 week low
$6.12
52 week high
$6.46
SDIA opened at $6.33, closed previously at $6.32, and has traded between $6.12 and $6.46 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of US Dollar denominated investment grade corporate bonds.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.2%
Assets (AUM)
$6.5B
Holdings
3,093
NAV
$6.33
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+1.49%
5-year price change
+12.08%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
SDIA holds 3,093 securities in total. These 10 are 3.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy SDIA from India
Indian residents can buy SDIA 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 SDIA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SDIA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in SDIA from India
Trading and taxes when buying SDIA 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.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the SDIA price today?
iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF (SDIA) last traded at $6.33 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 29 Sep 2026, 1:48 PM ET. That is ₹608 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does SDIA 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 SDIA, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF manages about $6.5B. Its expense ratio is 0.2% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
Is SDIA a UCITS ETF?
Yes. iShares $ Short Duration Corp Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland, 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 US dollars.
What are SDIA's largest holdings?
The top three are BLK ICS USD LEAF AGENCY DIST (2.0%), SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES COR 144A 5.35% 07/15/2031 (SPCX) (0.2%) and T-MOBILE USA INC 3.88% 04/15/2030 (TMUS) (0.2%). SDIA's 10 largest positions make up 3.4% of the fund.
Is SDIA subject to US estate tax?
No. Because SDIA is domiciled in Ireland 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.
How are gains on SDIA 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 SDIA performed?
SDIA's price is up 1.5% over the past year and up 12.1% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is SDIA different from a US-listed ETF?
SDIA is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.