UBS ETF SICAV - UBS ETF - MSCI EMU Socially Responsible UCITS ETF A Distribution
UBS ETF SICAV - UBS ETF - MSCI EMU Socially Responsible UCITS ETF A Distribution (LSE: UB39) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £119.25 (about ₹15,183 a unit) as of 1 Oct 2026, 10:42 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.2%. Indian residents can buy UB39 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£119.25
Today's high
£120.58
52 week low
£105.36
52 week high
£137.16
UB39 opened at £120.48, closed previously at £121.29, and has traded between £105.36 and £137.16 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This fund primarily allocates capital to stocks included in the MSCI EMU SRI Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped Total Return Net Index. The weighting of these companies within the fund is consistent with their representation in the index. Its core objective is to replicate the price evolution and comprehensive return of the MSCI EMU SRI Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped Total Return Net Index, net of expenses. Potential investors should note that the fund's market trading price might not always correspond exactly to its underlying net asset value. The fund employs a passive management approach.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.2%
Assets (AUM)
£1.0B
Holdings
—
NAV
£12,057.73
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
+2.86%
5-year price change
+21.50%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 41.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy UB39 from India
Indian residents can buy UB39 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to GBP when you buy.
Search UB39 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, UB39, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in UB39 from India
Trading and taxes when buying UB39 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
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the UB39 price today?
UBS ETF SICAV - UBS ETF - MSCI EMU Socially Responsible UCITS ETF A Distribution (UB39) last traded at £119.25 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 1 Oct 2026, 10:42 AM ET. That is ₹15,183 a unit at the 1 Oct 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does UB39 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 UB39, and what does it cost to hold?
UBS ETF SICAV - UBS ETF - MSCI EMU Socially Responsible UCITS ETF A Distribution manages about £1.0B. Its expense ratio is 0.2% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2011.
Is UB39 a UCITS ETF?
Yes. UBS ETF SICAV - UBS ETF - MSCI EMU Socially Responsible UCITS ETF A Distribution is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg, 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 GBP.
What are UB39's largest holdings?
The top three are ING GROEP NV (5.4%), ASML HOLDING NV (5.4%) and SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE (5.1%). UB39's 10 largest positions make up 41.1% of the fund.
Is UB39 subject to US estate tax?
No. Because UB39 is domiciled in Luxembourg 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.
Is UB39 accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on UB39 taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
How has UB39 performed?
UB39's price is up 2.9% over the past year and up 21.5% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is UB39 different from a US-listed ETF?
UB39 is domiciled in Luxembourg rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.