William Blair International Equity ETF
William Blair International Equity ETF (AMEX: WBIE) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $24.18 (about ₹2,300 a unit) as of 16 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.55%. Indian residents can buy WBIE through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$24.18
Today's high
$24.18
52 week low
$24.10
52 week high
$24.19
WBIE opened at $24.18, closed previously at $24.18, and has traded between $24.10 and $24.19 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and is actively managed. It invests in equity securities across developed and emerging markets outside the United States, focusing on companies with growth, profitability, and quality characteristics.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.55%
Assets (AUM)
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Holdings
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NAV
$0.00
Avg. volume
0.00
1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
How to buy WBIE from India
Indian residents can buy WBIE units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in WBIE from India
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 WBIE and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, WBIE, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your WBIE position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying WBIE 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
- 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
FAQs
What is the WBIE price today?
William Blair International Equity ETF (WBIE) last traded at $24.18 on NYSE Arca, as of 16 Oct 2026, 9:46 AM ET. That is ₹2,300 a unit at the 15 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does WBIE 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 WBIE, and what does it cost to hold?
Its expense ratio is 0.55% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2026.
How are gains on WBIE 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 WBIE?
Yes. You can buy WBIE by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.