UBS BBG USD EM Sovereign UCITS ETF USD dis
UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF dis (XETRA: UEFS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on XETRA, trading at €7.95 (about ₹865 a unit) as of 1 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.25% and holds 916 securities. Indian residents can buy UEFS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
€7.93
Today's high
€7.95
52 week low
€7.93
52 week high
€8.54
UEFS opened at €7.95, closed previously at €7.93, and has traded between €7.93 and €8.54 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This fund primarily invests in dollar-denominated government and agency bonds from emerging markets, specifically those included within the Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Sovereign & Agency 3% Country Capped Index. The portfolio's composition and the individual bond allocations are structured to mirror those of its benchmark index. Its core objective is to replicate the price and total return performance of this index, taking into account all management fees. Investors should be aware that the fund's market price on the exchange may at times differ from its intrinsic net asset value. This investment vehicle employs a passive management strategy.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.25%
Assets (AUM)
€473.1M
Holdings
916
NAV
€7.97
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-1.04%
5-year price change
-19.16%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
UEFS holds 916 securities in total. These 10 are 5.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy UEFS from India
Indian residents can buy UEFS 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 EUR when you buy.
Search UEFS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, UEFS, on XETRA, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in UEFS from India
Trading and taxes when buying UEFS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm CET
- 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the UEFS price today?
UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF dis (UEFS) last traded at €7.95 on XETRA, as of 1 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM ET. That is ₹865 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 EUR/INR rate.
When does UEFS trade, in Indian time?
XETRA trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when Germany is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is UEFS, and what does it cost to hold?
UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF dis manages about €473.1M. Its expense ratio is 0.25% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2016.
Is UEFS a UCITS ETF?
Yes. UBS BBG EM Sovereign UCITS ETF dis 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 XETRA and trades in EUR.
What are UEFS's largest holdings?
The top three are ECUA 6.9 07/31/35 (1.0%), ARGENT 4 1/8 07/09/35 (0.8%) and GHANA 5 07/03/35 (0.7%). UEFS's 10 largest positions make up 5.9% of the fund.
Is UEFS subject to US estate tax?
No. Because UEFS 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 UEFS accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on UEFS 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 UEFS performed?
UEFS' price is down 1.0% over the past year and down 19.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is UEFS different from a US-listed ETF?
UEFS 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.