Virtus Newfleet Securitized Income ETF
Virtus Newfleet Securitized ETF (AMEX: VABS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $23.81 (about ₹2,266 a unit) as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:44 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.39% and holds 198 securities. Indian residents can buy VABS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$23.81
Today's high
$23.81
52 week low
$23.70
52 week high
$24.49
VABS opened at $23.81, closed previously at $23.81, and has traded between $23.70 and $24.49 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Virtus Newfleet Securitized Income ETF is designed to produce income by primarily allocating its capital to high-quality, shorter-term securitized debt instruments. This investment focus includes a diverse range of asset-backed securities (ABS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS), specifically covering both commercial and residential mortgages. The Fund employs a systematic and proven investment strategy, coupled with stringent risk management, to identify and invest in ABS and MBS that offer compelling yields and consistent income. This strategy targets opportunities found within segments of the securitized credit market that are currently undervalued. Please note that, as of November 28, 2025, the Fund transitioned its name from the Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.39%
Assets (AUM)
$111.8M
Holdings
198
NAV
$23.78
Avg. volume
3.35K
1-year price change
-2.18%
5-year price change
-4.30%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VABS holds 198 securities in total. These 10 are 18.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VABS from India
Indian residents can buy VABS 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 VABS 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 VABS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VABS, 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 VABS 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 VABS 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 VABS price today?
Virtus Newfleet Securitized ETF (VABS) last traded at $23.81 on NYSE Arca, as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:44 AM ET. That is ₹2,266 a unit at the 25 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VABS 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 VABS, and what does it cost to hold?
Virtus Newfleet Securitized ETF manages about $111.8M. Its expense ratio is 0.39% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are VABS's largest holdings?
The top three are FR SL1127 6.000% 12/01/2054 (2.8%), GNR 2025-125 JA 5.000% 11/16/2050 (2.0%) and MMP 2025-A B 5.720% 12/15/2031 (1.9%). VABS's 10 largest positions make up 18.2% of the fund.
Does VABS pay dividends?
Yes. VABS 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 VABS 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 VABS?
Yes. You can buy VABS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VABS performed?
VABS' price is down 2.2% over the past year and down 4.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.