Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TAXS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $50.07 (about ₹4,711 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:05 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.05% and holds 2,481 securities. Indian residents can buy TAXS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$50.07
Today's high
$50.07
52 week low
$49.15
52 week high
$50.74
TAXS opened at $50.07, closed previously at $50.10, and has traded between $49.15 and $50.74 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund aims to replicate the overall price and yield performance of the ICE Short-term Focused Municipal Bond Index, before any deductions for management fees and operational expenses. This ETF is designed for investors seeking tax-free income through a passively managed fund that invests in high-quality municipal bonds with short-duration maturities, typically ranging from one to five years.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.05%
Assets (AUM)
$200.2M
Holdings
2,481
NAV
$50.06
Avg. volume
28.39K
1-year price change
+0.10%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
TAXS holds 2,481 securities in total. These 10 are 3.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy TAXS from India
Indian residents can buy TAXS 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 TAXS 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 TAXS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, TAXS, on NASDAQ, 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 TAXS 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 TAXS 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 TAXS price today?
Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (TAXS) last traded at $50.07 on NASDAQ, as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:05 PM ET. That is ₹4,711 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does TAXS trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is TAXS, and what does it cost to hold?
Northern Trust Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF manages about $200.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.05% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are TAXS's largest holdings?
The top three are CASH (1.5%), PENNSYLVANIA ST TPK COMMN TPK REV REF BDS SECOND (0.2%) and CALIFORNIA ST PUB WKS BRD LEASE REV BDS 2021 B (0.2%). TAXS's 10 largest positions make up 3.0% of the fund.
Does TAXS pay dividends?
Yes. TAXS 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 TAXS 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 TAXS?
Yes. You can buy TAXS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has TAXS performed?
TAXS' price is up 0.1% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.