Xtrackers ShortDAX x2 Daily Swap UCITS ETF 1C
Xtrackers ShortDAX x2 Daily Swap UCITS ETF (LSE: XSD2) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £0.42 (about ₹53 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 10:43 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.6%. Indian residents can buy XSD2 through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£0.41
Today's high
£0.42
52 week low
£0.37
52 week high
£0.56
XSD2 opened at £0.41, closed previously at £0.41, and has traded between £0.37 and £0.56 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The ShortDAX x2 Daily Index seeks to deliver twice the inverse daily performance of a select segment of the German stock market. It tracks forty of the most prominent and liquid German blue-chip corporations, whose securities are traded in Euros on the FWB Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The weighting of each company within the index is based on its free-float adjusted market capitalization, with a cap of 15% for the largest component, and the index undergoes rebalancing and review on a quarterly basis. Further particulars regarding the index, its constituent selection, and weighting methodology are available at https://www.dax-indices.com.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.6%
Assets (AUM)
£54.9M
Holdings
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NAV
£41.18
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-12.55%
5-year price change
-66.96%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 57.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy XSD2 from India
Indian residents can buy XSD2 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 XSD2 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XSD2, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in XSD2 from India
Trading and taxes when buying XSD2 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 XSD2 price today?
Xtrackers ShortDAX x2 Daily Swap UCITS ETF (XSD2) last traded at £0.42 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 30 Sep 2026, 10:43 AM ET. That is ₹53 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does XSD2 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 XSD2, and what does it cost to hold?
Xtrackers ShortDAX x2 Daily Swap UCITS ETF manages about £54.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.6% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2010.
Is XSD2 a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Xtrackers ShortDAX x2 Daily 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 GBP.
What are XSD2's largest holdings?
The top three are UNITEDHEALTH GROUP (9.1%), APPLE (8.8%) and AMAZON COM INC (8.4%). XSD2's 10 largest positions make up 57.4% of the fund.
Is XSD2 subject to US estate tax?
No. Because XSD2 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 XSD2 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 XSD2 performed?
XSD2's price is down 12.6% over the past year and down 67.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is XSD2 different from a US-listed ETF?
XSD2 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.