VanEck Avalanche ETF
VanEck Avalanche ETF (NASDAQ: VAVX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $21.99 (about ₹2,109 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:28 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.2%. Indian residents can buy VAVX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$21.25
Today's high
$22.29
52 week low
$12.54
52 week high
$25.00
VAVX opened at $22.15, closed previously at $21.83, and has traded between $12.54 and $25.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
VAVX provides exposure to the price of AVAX by holding the digital asset and valuing its shares using the MarketVector Avalanche Benchmark Rate. The Trusts shares are valued daily using sourced prices from the top five AVAX trading platforms identified through the BITA Cryptocurrency Real-Time Rates ranking data. The Trust also intends to stake a portion of its assets through approved providers when the Sponsor determines such activity does not introduce undue legal or tax risk, and any staking rewards are reflected in NAV. VAVX processes creations and redemptions with authorized participants in cash or in kind, holds AVAX through third party custodians, and does not use leverage or derivatives. Overall, the Trust offers a regulated structure for gaining AVAX exposure and eligible staking rewards without requiring direct management of digital asset custody.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.2%
Assets (AUM)
$20.7M
Holdings
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NAV
$21.82
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 2 holdings
These 2 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VAVX from India
Indian residents can buy VAVX 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 VAVX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VAVX, 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 VAVX from India
Trading and taxes when buying VAVX 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 VAVX price today?
VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX) last traded at $21.99 on NASDAQ, as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:28 PM ET. That is ₹2,109 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VAVX 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 VAVX, and what does it cost to hold?
VanEck Avalanche ETF manages about $20.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.2% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are VAVX's largest holdings?
The top two are Avax (100.0%) and Other Cash And Liabilities. VAVX's 2 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
Does VAVX pay dividends?
Yes. VAVX 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 VAVX 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 VAVX?
Yes. You can buy VAVX by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.