State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF
State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (AMEX: XSW) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $195.64 (about ₹18,758 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35% and holds 131 securities. Indian residents can buy XSW through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$195.64
Today's high
$199.32
52 week low
$135.19
52 week high
$211.34
XSW opened at $198.63, closed previously at $199.04, and has traded between $135.19 and $211.34 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF is designed to track the total return performance of the S&P Software & Services Select Industry Index, before deducting its fees and expenses. This fund offers focused investment exposure to the software and services segment, encompassing key sub-industries like Application Software, Interactive Home Entertainment, IT Consulting & Other Services, and Systems Software. By following a modified equal-weighted index, the ETF aims to prevent overconcentration, spreading its investments across large, mid, and small-capitalization companies within the sector. This strategy provides investors with a more targeted and granular approach for both strategic and tactical allocations, distinguishing it from broader, less specific sector-based investment vehicles.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
$499.7M
Holdings
131
NAV
$199.09
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-1.94%
5-year price change
+9.93%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
XSW holds 131 securities in total. These 10 are 9.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy XSW from India
Indian residents can buy XSW 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 XSW and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XSW, 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 XSW from India
Trading and taxes when buying XSW 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
- 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 XSW price today?
State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) last traded at $195.64 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹18,758 a unit at the 26 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does XSW 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 XSW, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF manages about $499.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2011.
What are XSW's largest holdings?
The top three are ZSCALER INC (1.0%), NETSKOPE INC CL A (1.0%) and RUBRIK INC A (1.0%). XSW's 10 largest positions make up 9.2% of the fund.
How are gains on XSW 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 XSW?
Yes. You can buy XSW by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has XSW performed?
XSW's price is down 1.9% over the past year and up 9.9% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.