Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1C
Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF (LSE: XCS5) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $19.71 (about ₹1,854 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:29 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.19%. Indian residents can buy XCS5 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$19.71
Today's high
$19.73
52 week low
$17.05
52 week high
$21.62
XCS5 opened at $19.73, closed previously at $19.91, and has traded between $17.05 and $21.62 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The MSCI India TRN Index is engineered to mirror the performance of major and mid-sized corporations with listings in India. This benchmark encompasses roughly 85% of the Indian market's free-float adjusted capitalization. Its components are weighted according to their publicly traded market value, and the index undergoes a comprehensive review and rebalancing each quarter. For detailed information on the index's design, selection principles, and weighting framework, please refer to https://www.msci.com.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.19%
Assets (AUM)
$675.1M
Holdings
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NAV
$19.85
Avg. volume
50.47K
1-year price change
-6.52%
5-year price change
+9.72%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 30.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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How to buy XCS5 from India
Indian residents can buy XCS5 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 XCS5 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 XCS5 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XCS5, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your XCS5 position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying XCS5 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 XCS5 price today?
Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF (XCS5) last traded at $19.71 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 13 Nov 2026, 3:29 AM ET. That is ₹1,854 a unit at the 12 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does XCS5 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 XCS5, and what does it cost to hold?
Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF manages about $675.1M. Its expense ratio is 0.19% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2010.
Is XCS5 a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Xtrackers MSCI India Swap 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 US dollars.
What are XCS5's largest holdings?
The top three are AMAZON COM INC (6.1%), PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES CLASS A (4.2%) and MICRON TECHNOLOGY (3.8%). XCS5's 10 largest positions make up 30.9% of the fund.
Is XCS5 subject to US estate tax?
No. Because XCS5 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 XCS5 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 XCS5 performed?
XCS5's price is down 6.5% over the past year and up 9.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is XCS5 different from a US-listed ETF?
XCS5 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.