Xtrackers ESG USD Emerging Markets Bond Quality Weighted UCITS ETF 1D
Xtrackers ESG Emerging Markets Bond Quality Weighted UCITS ETF (LSE: XQUA) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $9.92 (about ₹952 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.45%. Indian residents can buy XQUA through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$9.92
Today's high
$9.93
52 week low
$9.92
52 week high
$11.10
XQUA opened at $9.93, closed previously at $9.93, and has traded between $9.92 and $11.10 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF tracks the iBoxx MSCI ESG USD Emerging Markets Sovereigns Quality Weighted Index, which is designed to mirror the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated government bonds from developing nations. The index provides exposure across the entire yield curve, with constituent bonds needing a minimum of six months until maturity. Eligibility criteria include a bond rating of at least 'B' and a minimum outstanding amount of USD 1 billion per bond. A key aspect of this index is its unique quality-weighted methodology: countries demonstrating stronger fundamental economic indicators and superior MSCI ESG Government Ratings are allocated a greater share within the index compared to those with less robust economic health or lower ESG scores. For more detailed information on the index and the general methodology of Markit iBoxx indices, please refer to the Markit iBoxx website.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.45%
Assets (AUM)
$208.3M
Holdings
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NAV
$9.92
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-6.87%
5-year price change
-25.20%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 9.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy XQUA from India
Indian residents can buy XQUA 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 XQUA and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XQUA, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in XQUA from India
Trading and taxes when buying XQUA 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.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the XQUA price today?
Xtrackers ESG Emerging Markets Bond Quality Weighted UCITS ETF (XQUA) last traded at $9.92 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 30 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. That is ₹952 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does XQUA 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 XQUA, and what does it cost to hold?
Xtrackers ESG Emerging Markets Bond Quality Weighted UCITS ETF manages about $208.3M. Its expense ratio is 0.45% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2016.
Is XQUA a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Xtrackers ESG Emerging Markets Bond Quality Weighted 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 XQUA's largest holdings?
The top three are ARGENTINA REPUBLIC OF GOVERNMENT (1.6%), QATAR (STATE OF) (1.0%) and QATAR (STATE OF) (1.0%). XQUA's 10 largest positions make up 9.3% of the fund.
Is XQUA subject to US estate tax?
No. Because XQUA 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.
Is XQUA accumulating or distributing?
Distributing. It pays dividends out to you in cash, taxed at your slab rate in India.
How are gains on XQUA 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 XQUA performed?
XQUA's price is down 6.9% over the past year and down 25.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is XQUA different from a US-listed ETF?
XQUA is domiciled in Ireland rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.