Xtrackers MSCI Philippines UCITS ETF 1C
Xtrackers MSCI Philippines UCITS ETF (LSE: XPHI) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $1.43 (about ₹138 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.65%. Indian residents can buy XPHI through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$1.43
Today's high
$1.44
52 week low
$1.38
52 week high
$1.71
XPHI opened at $1.43, closed previously at $1.44, and has traded between $1.38 and $1.71 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This index is designed to track the investment performance of the Philippine stock market, encompassing a wide array of companies – from large to small-cap – all listed within the Philippines. It offers comprehensive coverage, representing approximately 99% of the available free-float market capitalization. The weighting of its constituent companies is determined by their free-float adjusted market capitalization, and the index undergoes a rebalancing and review process on a quarterly basis. Further details regarding the index methodology, including selection and weighting criteria, are available directly on the MSCI website.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.65%
Assets (AUM)
$37.5M
Holdings
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NAV
$1.45
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-5.13%
5-year price change
-15.36%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 72.7% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy XPHI from India
Indian residents can buy XPHI 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 XPHI and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XPHI, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in XPHI from India
Trading and taxes when buying XPHI 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the XPHI price today?
Xtrackers MSCI Philippines UCITS ETF (XPHI) last traded at $1.43 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. That is ₹138 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does XPHI 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 XPHI, and what does it cost to hold?
Xtrackers MSCI Philippines UCITS ETF manages about $37.5M. Its expense ratio is 0.65% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2011.
Is XPHI a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Xtrackers MSCI Philippines 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 XPHI's largest holdings?
The top three are INTL CONTAINER TERM SVCS INC (31.6%), BDO UNIBANK INC (9.2%) and BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAN (5.9%). XPHI's 10 largest positions make up 72.7% of the fund.
Is XPHI subject to US estate tax?
No. Because XPHI 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 XPHI 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 XPHI performed?
XPHI's price is down 5.1% over the past year and down 15.4% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is XPHI different from a US-listed ETF?
XPHI 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.