First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (AMEX: UCON) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $23.85 (about ₹2,310 a unit) as of 9 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.86% and holds 452 securities. Indian residents can buy UCON through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$23.81
Today's high
$23.86
52 week low
$23.56
52 week high
$25.63
UCON opened at $23.84, closed previously at $23.86, and has traded between $23.56 and $25.63 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund aims to achieve the highest possible total return over an extended period. Typically, under ordinary market circumstances, it allocates a minimum of 80% of its net capital, including any funds acquired through borrowing for investment, to various fixed income securities.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.86%
Assets (AUM)
$3.1B
Holdings
452
NAV
$23.89
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-5.54%
5-year price change
-10.20%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
UCON holds 452 securities in total. These 10 are 13.7% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy UCON from India
Indian residents can buy UCON 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 UCON 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 UCON and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, UCON, 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 UCON 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 UCON 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 UCON price today?
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF (UCON) last traded at $23.85 on NYSE Arca, as of 9 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,310 a unit at the 9 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does UCON 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 UCON, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Smith Unconstrained Bond ETF manages about $3.1B. Its expense ratio is 0.86% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2018.
What are UCON's largest holdings?
The top three are U.S. Treasury Note, 4.25%, due 07/31/2028 (2.5%), U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.125%, due 08/15/2046 (2.4%) and U.S. Treasury Note, 4.125%, due 08/31/2028 (1.8%). UCON's 10 largest positions make up 13.7% of the fund.
Does UCON pay dividends?
Yes. UCON 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 UCON 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 UCON?
Yes. You can buy UCON by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has UCON performed?
UCON's price is down 5.5% over the past year and down 10.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.