First Trust Expanded Technology ETF
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (AMEX: XPND) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $39.94 (about ₹3,831 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:46 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.65% and holds 50 securities. Indian residents can buy XPND through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$39.87
Today's high
$40.10
52 week low
$31.65
52 week high
$42.34
XPND opened at $40.06, closed previously at $39.77, and has traded between $31.65 and $42.34 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust Expanded Technology ETF is structured with the primary goal of achieving substantial growth in capital over an extended timeframe. Ordinarily, this fund directs its investments primarily towards the common shares of companies identified by its advisor as "Expanded Technology Companies." This classification encompasses information technology enterprises, as well as financial and communication services firms whose core business activities or revenue streams are significantly reliant on or derived from technology. Under typical market conditions, a minimum of 80% of the Fund's net assets—including any borrowed capital used for investment—will be allocated to these types of businesses. While the fund operates under active management, its investment advisor leverages a data-driven quantitative model to pinpoint "Expanded Technology Companies" that exhibit strong potential for sustained value appreciation over time.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.65%
Assets (AUM)
$39.8M
Holdings
50
NAV
$39.76
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+10.79%
5-year price change
+87.86%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
XPND holds 50 securities in total. These 10 are 45.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy XPND from India
Indian residents can buy XPND 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 XPND and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XPND, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in XPND from India
Trading and taxes when buying XPND 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
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the XPND price today?
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) last traded at $39.94 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:46 PM ET. That is ₹3,831 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does XPND 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 XPND, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Expanded Technology ETF manages about $39.8M. Its expense ratio is 0.65% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are XPND's largest holdings?
The top three are Apple Inc. (4.7%), Applied Materials, Inc. (4.6%) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (Class A) (4.6%). XPND's 10 largest positions make up 45.0% of the fund.
Does XPND pay dividends?
Yes. XPND is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on XPND 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 XPND?
Yes. You can buy XPND by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has XPND performed?
XPND's price is up 10.8% over the past year and up 87.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.