Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services Screened UCITS ETF 1C
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services Screened UCITS ETF (LSE: XSKR) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at £72.55 (about ₹9,237 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.17%. Indian residents can buy XSKR through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
£72.55
Today's high
£72.55
52 week low
£0.77
52 week high
£90.88
XSKR opened at £72.55, closed previously at £74.17, and has traded between £0.77 and £90.88 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The EURPE COMRCIALS & PROFES SVC SCRND 20/35 index is structured to replicate the performance of a market consisting of large and mid-sized companies operating within developed European economies. All included securities are classified under the communication services sector, according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). Weighting is determined by free-float adjusted market capitalization, adhering to MSCI Capped Indexes methodology; this means the largest single group entity is capped at 35%, and all other group entities are limited to 20%, with a 10% buffer applied to these thresholds during regular index rebalancing and any necessary monthly ad-hoc adjustments. A significant feature of this index is its robust ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) screening process. It excludes issuers involved in controversial weapons, those holding an MSCI ESG Rating of 'CCC' or no rating, and firms generating revenue from tobacco, conventional or nuclear weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal, unconventional or arctic oil and gas extraction, or palm oil. Any company with an MSCI Controversies Score of 0 is also ineligible. Additionally, the index aims for a reduced greenhouse gas intensity compared to its benchmark. Further information on the index's methodology, selection criteria, and weighting is available via MSCI.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.17%
Assets (AUM)
£12.5M
Holdings
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NAV
£7,301.02
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-9.70%
5-year price change
+26.75%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 80.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy XSKR from India
Indian residents can buy XSKR 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 XSKR and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XSKR, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in XSKR from India
Trading and taxes when buying XSKR 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 XSKR price today?
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services Screened UCITS ETF (XSKR) last traded at £72.55 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 30 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM ET. That is ₹9,237 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 GBP/INR rate.
When does XSKR 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 XSKR, and what does it cost to hold?
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services Screened UCITS ETF manages about £12.5M. Its expense ratio is 0.17% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2007.
Is XSKR a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services Screened 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 XSKR's largest holdings?
The top three are DEUTSCHE TELEKOM N AG (23.9%), SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY (17.0%) and VODAFONE GROUP PLC (6.9%). XSKR's 10 largest positions make up 80.1% of the fund.
Is XSKR subject to US estate tax?
No. Because XSKR 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 XSKR 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 XSKR performed?
XSKR's price is down 9.7% over the past year and up 26.7% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is XSKR different from a US-listed ETF?
XSKR 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.