Vanguard Communication Services ETF
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (AMEX: VOX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $194.15 (about ₹18,615 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.09% and holds 116 securities. Indian residents can buy VOX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$193.33
Today's high
$195.35
52 week low
$172.37
52 week high
$200.77
VOX opened at $195.32, closed previously at $196.04, and has traded between $172.37 and $200.77 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) endeavors to replicate the investment returns of a specific benchmark index, which gauges the financial performance of companies within the communication services industry. This fund employs a passive management approach, typically utilizing a full-replication strategy to mirror the index's holdings directly. Should regulatory factors require it, a representative sampling strategy may be used instead. The ETF's portfolio includes equities of firms that provide a diverse range of communication offerings, such as traditional telephony, data transfer, cellular, and wireless connectivity, often also distributing associated content and information across various media platforms.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.09%
Assets (AUM)
$5.9B
Holdings
116
NAV
$194.16
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+3.08%
5-year price change
+33.13%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VOX holds 116 securities in total. These 10 are 69.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy VOX from India
Indian residents can buy VOX 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 VOX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VOX, 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 VOX from India
Trading and taxes when buying VOX 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 VOX price today?
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) last traded at $194.15 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹18,615 a unit at the 26 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VOX 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 VOX, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Communication Services ETF manages about $5.9B. Its expense ratio is 0.09% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2004.
What are VOX's largest holdings?
The top three are Meta Platforms Inc (20.5%), Alphabet Inc (14.2%) and Alphabet Inc (7.8%). VOX's 10 largest positions make up 69.1% of the fund.
Does VOX pay dividends?
Yes. VOX 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 VOX 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 VOX?
Yes. You can buy VOX by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VOX performed?
VOX's price is up 3.1% over the past year and up 33.1% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.