Western Asset Bond ETF
Western Asset Bond ETF (NASDAQ: WABF) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $23.83 (about ₹2,285 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35% and holds 442 securities. Indian residents can buy WABF through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$23.80
Today's high
$23.84
52 week low
$23.49
52 week high
$25.79
WABF opened at $23.80, closed previously at $23.82, and has traded between $23.49 and $25.79 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF aims to achieve the highest possible overall return by primarily allocating its assets to a collection of U.S.-issued debt and other fixed-income instruments with diverse maturation dates. Its managers generally strive to keep the portfolio's average effective duration within a 20% variance of the average duration seen in the broader U.S. bond market.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
$11.9M
Holdings
442
NAV
$23.85
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-6.48%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
WABF holds 442 securities in total. These 10 are 33.1% of the fund.
How to buy WABF from India
Indian residents can buy WABF 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 WABF and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, WABF, 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 WABF from India
Trading and taxes when buying WABF 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
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate 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 WABF price today?
Western Asset Bond ETF (WABF) last traded at $23.83 on NASDAQ, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,285 a unit at the 26 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does WABF 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 WABF, and what does it cost to hold?
Western Asset Bond ETF manages about $11.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2023.
What are WABF's largest holdings?
The top three are RECV CMENAIRSWAPFWD53155 (6.9%), US TREASURY N/ 4.625 9/30 (5.2%) and CASH (5.1%). WABF's 10 largest positions make up 33.1% of the fund.
Does WABF pay dividends?
Yes. WABF is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on WABF taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of WABF?
Yes. You can buy WABF by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has WABF performed?
WABF's price is down 6.5% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.