AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (AMEX: VEGA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $52.49 (about ₹5,042 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:15 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 1.25% and holds 13 securities. Indian residents can buy VEGA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$52.36
Today's high
$52.55
52 week low
$47.16
52 week high
$53.65
VEGA opened at $52.54, closed previously at $52.59, and has traded between $47.16 and $53.65 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) is an actively managed investment vehicle that primarily operates as a "fund of funds." It allocates its capital to other exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that are designed to track a diverse range of worldwide market benchmarks and industry segments. The selection of these underlying investments adheres to specific criteria set by the fund's sub-advisor. Additionally, VEGA has the option to invest in exchange-traded products that offer direct exposure to commodities or currencies, provided they meet the same rigorous selection standards. All such exchange-traded products, encompassing ETFs, ETNs, and commodity/currency instruments, are registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
1.25%
Assets (AUM)
$93.7M
Holdings
13
NAV
$52.50
Avg. volume
9.85K
1-year price change
+8.07%
5-year price change
+32.79%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VEGA holds 13 securities in total. These 10 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy VEGA from India
Indian residents can buy VEGA 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 VEGA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VEGA, on NYSE Arca, 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 VEGA from India
Trading and taxes when buying VEGA 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 VEGA price today?
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) last traded at $52.49 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:15 PM ET. That is ₹5,042 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VEGA 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 VEGA, and what does it cost to hold?
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF manages about $93.7M. Its expense ratio is 1.25% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2012.
What are VEGA's largest holdings?
The top three are SS SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST-US (41.6%), ISHR CR UNVRSE USD BD ETF-UI (16.3%) and ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (10.7%). VEGA's 10 largest positions make up 100.0% of the fund.
Does VEGA pay dividends?
Yes. VEGA 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 VEGA 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 VEGA?
Yes. You can buy VEGA by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VEGA performed?
VEGA's price is up 8.1% over the past year and up 32.8% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.