State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF
State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF (LSE: WTEL) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $76.93 (about ₹7,254 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 10:45 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.3% and holds 58 securities. Indian residents can buy WTEL through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$76.68
Today's high
$77.65
52 week low
$73.60
52 week high
$87.32
WTEL opened at $77.65, closed previously at $77.47, and has traded between $73.60 and $87.32 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This Fund aims to replicate the financial performance of businesses operating within the Communication Services industry across developed markets worldwide.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.3%
Assets (AUM)
$74.2M
Holdings
58
NAV
$77.20
Avg. volume
1.99K
1-year price change
-1.38%
5-year price change
+45.87%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
WTEL holds 58 securities in total. These 10 are 74.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy WTEL from India
Indian residents can buy WTEL 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 WTEL 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 WTEL and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, WTEL, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your WTEL position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying WTEL 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
- 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
FAQs
What is the WTEL price today?
State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF (WTEL) last traded at $76.93 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 13 Nov 2026, 10:45 AM ET. That is ₹7,254 a unit at the 13 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does WTEL trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST when the UK is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is WTEL, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF manages about $74.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.3% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2008.
Is WTEL a UCITS ETF?
Yes. State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF 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 US dollars.
What are WTEL's largest holdings?
The top three are Alphabet Inc. Class A (17.7%), Meta Platforms Inc Class A (17.3%) and Alphabet Inc. Class C (13.9%). WTEL's 10 largest positions make up 74.0% of the fund.
Is WTEL subject to US estate tax?
No. Because WTEL 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 US dividends taxed inside WTEL?
The US withholds 15% on dividends from the US shares the fund holds, and that tax is paid inside the fund. You cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
How are gains on WTEL 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.
How has WTEL performed?
WTEL's price is down 1.4% over the past year and up 45.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is WTEL different from a US-listed ETF?
WTEL is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US. That keeps it outside US estate tax, and dividend withholding on its US shares is 15%, paid inside the fund, instead of the 25% withheld on a US-listed ETF. The 25% can generally be claimed as a credit in India; the 15% cannot. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.