Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF GBP Accumulation
Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF Accumulation (LSE: VGVA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £20.11 (about ₹2,562 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.05% and holds 69 securities. Indian residents can buy VGVA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£20.11
Today's high
£20.20
52 week low
£19.91
52 week high
£21.27
VGVA opened at £20.20, closed previously at £20.18, and has traded between £19.91 and £21.27 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund employs a passive management or indexing investment approach, through physical acquisition of securities, and seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays Sterling Gilt Float Adjusted Index (the Index).
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.05%
Assets (AUM)
£617.3M
Holdings
69
NAV
£20.11
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+0.59%
5-year price change
-24.97%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VGVA holds 69 securities in total. These 10 are 32.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VGVA from India
Indian residents can buy VGVA 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 VGVA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VGVA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in VGVA from India
Trading and taxes when buying VGVA 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 VGVA price today?
Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF Accumulation (VGVA) last traded at £20.11 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 28 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM ET. That is ₹2,562 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does VGVA 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 VGVA, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF Accumulation manages about £617.3M. Its expense ratio is 0.05% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2019.
Is VGVA a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Vanguard U.K. Gilt UCITS ETF Accumulation 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 VGVA's largest holdings?
The top three are United Kingdom Gilt 4.38% 03/07/2028 (4.9%), United Kingdom Gilt 4.38% 03/07/2030 (3.6%) and United Kingdom Gilt 4.50% 06/07/2028 (3.5%). VGVA's 10 largest positions make up 32.8% of the fund.
Is VGVA subject to US estate tax?
No. Because VGVA 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 VGVA 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 VGVA performed?
VGVA's price is up 0.6% over the past year and down 25.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is VGVA different from a US-listed ETF?
VGVA 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.