State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF
State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (AMEX: SPTU) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $25.03 (about ₹2,386 a unit) as of 14 Oct 2026, 9:55 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.05% and holds 45 securities. Indian residents can buy SPTU through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$25.03
Today's high
$25.03
52 week low
$24.97
52 week high
$25.10
SPTU opened at $25.03, closed previously at $25.04, and has traded between $24.97 and $25.10 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU) endeavors to mirror the overall return, including both price changes and income generated, of the ICE BofA US Treasury Bill Index, prior to accounting for its operational expenses. This cost-effective exchange-traded fund focuses its holdings on short-term U.S. Treasury Bills, specifically those publicly issued in the domestic market with a remaining maturity period ranging from one month up to, but not including, twelve months. SPTU is a key offering within the State Street SPDR Portfolio suite, a family of economical ETFs designed as core components for constructing diversified investment portfolios across essential asset classes.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.05%
Assets (AUM)
$16.8M
Holdings
45
NAV
$25.03
Avg. volume
3.41K
1-year price change
+0.05%
5-year price change
—
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
SPTU holds 45 securities in total. These 10 are 43.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy SPTU from India
Indian residents can buy SPTU 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 SPTU 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 SPTU and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SPTU, 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 SPTU 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 SPTU 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 SPTU price today?
State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF (SPTU) last traded at $25.03 on NYSE Arca, as of 14 Oct 2026, 9:55 AM ET. That is ₹2,386 a unit at the 13 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does SPTU 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 SPTU, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF manages about $16.8M. Its expense ratio is 0.05% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are SPTU's largest holdings?
The top three are TREASURY BILL 11/26 0.00000 (5.9%), TREASURY BILL 12/26 0.00000 (5.2%) and TREASURY BILL 11/26 0.00000 (4.7%). SPTU's 10 largest positions make up 43.5% of the fund.
Does SPTU pay dividends?
Yes. SPTU 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 SPTU 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 SPTU?
Yes. You can buy SPTU by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has SPTU performed?
SPTU's price is up 0.0% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.