Xtrackers II Australia Government Bond UCITS ETF 1C
Xtrackers II Australia Government Bond UCITS ETF (LSE: XCS2) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £125.09 (about ₹15,927 a unit) as of 1 Oct 2026, 6:14 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.25%. Indian residents can buy XCS2 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£125.07
Today's high
£125.09
52 week low
£117.83
52 week high
£246.95
XCS2 opened at £125.07, closed previously at £125.32, and has traded between £117.83 and £246.95 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The FTSE Australian Government Bond Index is designed to track the returns of a specific market: Australian Dollar-denominated sovereign bonds. It includes securities that cover the full spectrum of the yield curve, provided they have at least one year remaining until their maturity date. Additionally, each bond must possess a minimum outstanding principal amount of AUD 750 million. For more extensive information on this index and the broader FTSE Russell methodology, please visit their official website at https://www.yieldbook.com/.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.25%
Assets (AUM)
£36.9M
Holdings
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NAV
£12,484.24
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
+4.80%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 45.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy XCS2 from India
Indian residents can buy XCS2 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 XCS2 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XCS2, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in XCS2 from India
Trading and taxes when buying XCS2 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 XCS2 price today?
Xtrackers II Australia Government Bond UCITS ETF (XCS2) last traded at £125.09 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 1 Oct 2026, 6:14 AM ET. That is ₹15,927 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does XCS2 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 XCS2, and what does it cost to hold?
Xtrackers II Australia Government Bond UCITS ETF manages about £36.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.25% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2010.
Is XCS2 a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Xtrackers II Australia Government Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg, 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 XCS2's largest holdings?
The top three are AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) (4.8%), AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) (4.8%) and AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) (4.7%). XCS2's 10 largest positions make up 45.3% of the fund.
Is XCS2 subject to US estate tax?
No. Because XCS2 is domiciled in Luxembourg 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 XCS2 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 XCS2 performed?
XCS2's price is up 4.8% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is XCS2 different from a US-listed ETF?
XCS2 is domiciled in Luxembourg rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.