Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF
Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: VAGS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £25.31 (about ₹3,215 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 5:15 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.08% and holds 13,660 securities. Indian residents can buy VAGS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£25.26
Today's high
£25.33
52 week low
£25.17
52 week high
£29.50
VAGS opened at £25.31, closed previously at £25.18, and has traded between £25.17 and £29.50 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This Fund operates with a passive, index-tracking investment approach, primarily through directly acquiring the underlying securities. Its main objective is to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted and Scaled Index. To achieve this, the Fund invests in a representative selection of bonds included in the Index, aiming to replicate both its capital appreciation and income returns. The Index itself is comprised of high-quality, government-issued debt instruments from various global markets, all featuring maturities exceeding one year. On occasion, and to a limited extent, the Fund may also hold similar bonds that are not part of the primary Index.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.08%
Assets (AUM)
£4.8B
Holdings
13,660
NAV
£25.21
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-1.15%
5-year price change
-3.93%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VAGS holds 13,660 securities in total. These 10 are 2.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy VAGS from India
Indian residents can buy VAGS 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 GBP when you buy.
Search VAGS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VAGS, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in VAGS from India
Trading and taxes when buying VAGS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the VAGS price today?
Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (VAGS) last traded at £25.31 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 30 Sep 2026, 5:15 AM ET. That is ₹3,215 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does VAGS trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VAGS, and what does it cost to hold?
Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF manages about £4.8B. Its expense ratio is 0.08% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2019.
Is VAGS a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland, set up under the European Union's UCITS rules for funds sold across Europe. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in GBP.
What are VAGS's largest holdings?
The top three are United Kingdom Gilt 4.50% 06/07/2028 (0.3%), French Republic Government Bond OAT 2.75% 02/25/2030 (0.3%) and United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.88% 06/30/2030 (0.3%). VAGS's 10 largest positions make up 2.5% of the fund.
Is VAGS subject to US estate tax?
No. Because VAGS is domiciled in Ireland 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.
How are gains on VAGS 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 VAGS performed?
VAGS' price is down 1.2% over the past year and down 3.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is VAGS different from a US-listed ETF?
VAGS is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.