Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF
Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF (NASDAQ: UMMA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $36.81 (about ₹3,534 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.65% and holds 99 securities. Indian residents can buy UMMA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$36.75
Today's high
$37.19
52 week low
$27.26
52 week high
$41.53
UMMA opened at $37.19, closed previously at $37.13, and has traded between $27.26 and $41.53 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) strategically invests in the equity securities of companies around the globe, with the specific exclusion of those domiciled in the United States. A core principle of its investment strategy is to select companies that fully comply with Shariah law and Islamic principles, as interpreted by subject-matter experts. The fund aims to mirror the composition and performance of the Dow Jones Islamic Market International Titans 100 Index by investing in similar securities. It is important to note that this fund is non-diversified.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.65%
Assets (AUM)
$295.9M
Holdings
99
NAV
$36.98
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
+33.55%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
UMMA holds 99 securities in total. These 10 are 40.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy UMMA from India
Indian residents can buy UMMA 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.
Search UMMA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, UMMA, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in UMMA from India
Trading and taxes when buying UMMA 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
- 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. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the UMMA price today?
Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF (UMMA) last traded at $36.81 on NASDAQ, as of 30 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹3,534 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does UMMA trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ 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 UMMA, and what does it cost to hold?
Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF manages about $295.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.65% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2022.
What are UMMA's largest holdings?
The top three are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (7.5%), SK hynix Inc (6.3%) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (5.6%). UMMA's 10 largest positions make up 40.3% of the fund.
Does UMMA pay dividends?
Yes. UMMA is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on UMMA 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.
Can I buy fractional units of UMMA?
Yes. You can buy UMMA by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has UMMA performed?
UMMA's price is up 33.6% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.