VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF
VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (NASDAQ: USTB) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $49.86 (about ₹4,691 a unit) as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.33% and holds 782 securities. Indian residents can buy USTB through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$49.85
Today's high
$49.92
52 week low
$49.80
52 week high
$51.10
USTB opened at $49.90, closed previously at $49.94, and has traded between $49.80 and $51.10 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF endeavors to provide substantial current income while diligently protecting the principal investment. Typically, its holdings are primarily focused on corporate debt and U.S. Treasury bonds. However, the portfolio possesses the flexibility to invest in a broader spectrum of debt instruments. These include obligations issued by federal, state, and local governments, along with their associated agencies and instrumentalities; mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities; various corporate debt offerings; repurchase agreements; and other financial instruments exhibiting similar debt-like characteristics. Furthermore, the fund has the discretion to allocate up to one-fifth of its total assets to higher-yielding, below-investment-grade corporate bonds.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.33%
Assets (AUM)
$2.8B
Holdings
782
NAV
$49.87
Avg. volume
385.17K
1-year price change
-1.93%
5-year price change
-3.32%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
USTB holds 782 securities in total. These 10 are 13.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy USTB from India
Indian residents can buy USTB 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 USTB 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 USTB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, USTB, 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 USTB 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 USTB 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 USTB price today?
VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (USTB) last traded at $49.86 on NASDAQ, as of 12 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹4,691 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does USTB 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 USTB, and what does it cost to hold?
VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF manages about $2.8B. Its expense ratio is 0.33% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2017.
What are USTB's largest holdings?
The top three are US T-NOTE 4.25% 07/31/28 (4.0%), US T-NOTE 4.125% 06/30/28 (2.6%) and US T-NOTE 4.125% 08/31/30 (1.2%). USTB's 10 largest positions make up 13.8% of the fund.
Does USTB pay dividends?
Yes. USTB 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 USTB 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 USTB?
Yes. You can buy USTB by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has USTB performed?
USTB's price is down 1.9% over the past year and down 3.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.