PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF
PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: STEA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at €123.54 (about ₹12,882 a unit) as of 12 Nov 2026, 8:48 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.6% and holds 926 securities. Indian residents can buy STEA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€123.54
Today's high
€123.78
52 week low
€119.50
52 week high
€127.12
STEA opened at €123.78, closed previously at €123.62, and has traded between €119.50 and €127.12 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The PIMCO Short-term High Yield Corporate Bond Index UCITS ETF is designed with the objective of closely matching the total investment performance of the ICE BofAML 0-5 Year US High Yield Constrained Index. This correspondence in returns is measured before the imposition of any fund fees or operational costs.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.6%
Assets (AUM)
€109.9M
Holdings
926
NAV
€123.57
Avg. volume
2.03K
1-year price change
-0.23%
5-year price change
+14.00%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
STEA holds 926 securities in total. These 10 are 27.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy STEA from India
Indian residents can buy STEA 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 STEA 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to EUR when you buy.
Search STEA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, STEA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your STEA position in EUR and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying STEA 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.
FAQs
What is the STEA price today?
PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (STEA) last traded at €123.54 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 12 Nov 2026, 8:48 AM ET. That is ₹12,882 a unit at the 11 Nov 2026 EUR/INR rate.
When does STEA trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST when the UK is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is STEA, and what does it cost to hold?
PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate Bond UCITS ETF manages about €109.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.6% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
Is STEA a UCITS ETF?
Yes. PIMCO US Short-Term High Yield Corporate 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 EUR.
What are STEA's largest holdings?
The top three are U S TREASURY REPO 3.90% 11/12/2026 (6.0%), FIN FUT US 5YR CBT 12/31/26 6.00% 01/01/2027 (5.8%) and U S TREASURY REPO 3.94% 11/13/2026 (5.2%). STEA's 10 largest positions make up 27.4% of the fund.
Is STEA subject to US estate tax?
No. Because STEA 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 STEA 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 STEA performed?
STEA's price is down 0.2% over the past year and up 14.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is STEA different from a US-listed ETF?
STEA 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.