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Invest in BKUI ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy BNY Mellon Ultra Short ETF (BKUI) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
BKUI at a glance
- Price
- $49.57-$0.01 (0.01%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.13%
- Day range
- $49.57 – $49.59
- Assets
- $587.4M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 150
- Launched
- 2021
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -0.28%
- 6 months
- -0.30%
- YTD
- -0.36%
- 1 year
- -0.66%
- 5 years
- -0.86%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1CASH3.4%
- 2DNB BANK ASA 04272.8%
- 3CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE 0927 FRN2.6%
- 4CREDIT INDUSTRIEL ET COMMERCIAL/NEW YORK 0127 FRN2.6%
- 5COLLATERALIZED COMMERCIAL PAPER V CO LLC 0427 FRN2.6%
- 6OVERSEA-CHINESE BK 0.0 06JAN27 144A 01272.5%
- 7BANCO SANTANDER SA 04272.5%
- 8NORDDEUTSCHE LANDESBANK/NEW YORK 06272.5%
- 9BANK NEW ZEALAND 0% CP 09/10/20272.4%
- 10BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA A 0.00 22APR27 04272.1%
BKUI holds 150 securities in total. These 10 are 26.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- Other53.2%
- United States31.9%
- Canada4.7%
- United Kingdom3.4%
- Japan2.7%
- Australia1.4%
How to invest in BKUI from India
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Search BKUI and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BKUI, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Why invest in BKUI from India
What BKUI holds
This ETF is engineered to provide substantial current income, while also striving for minimal price fluctuations and consistent liquidity. It may suit investors who are pursuing more attractive yields than typically found in money market instruments, alongside a strong emphasis on reducing potential downsides.
Hold a dollar asset
BKUI is priced in US dollars, so a weaker rupee adds to what it's worth in rupees. The rupee depreciated over 85% against the dollar between 2010 and 2025.
Buy a fraction of a unit
Buy by amount, not by unit, and get the matching fraction of one BKUI unit. There is no minimum trade size.
Paasa handles the paperwork
Investing abroad brings paperwork with it: remittance filings, capital gains reporting, foreign asset disclosure. Paasa prepares all of it for you. Your India-ready tax reports arrive at year end, ready to file.
Planning to hold more than $60,000 in US ETFs? Here's what US estate tax means for you.
US-domiciled ETFs held in your own name fall under US estate tax rules. If your US holdings cross $60,000, the amount above that can be taxed at up to 40% when the account passes to your family.
A UCITS ETF tracking a similar market sits outside US estate tax.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy BKUI from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy BNY Mellon Ultra Short ETF (BKUI) through Paasa. It is listed on NYSE Arca and trades in US dollars. Your money leaves India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, and the units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers.
What does BKUI invest in?
BNY Mellon Ultra Short ETF holds 150 securities. Its largest holdings are CASH (3.4%), DNB BANK ASA 0427 (2.8%) and CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE 0927 FRN (2.6%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of BKUI?
BNY Mellon Ultra Short ETF has an expense ratio of 0.13% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $587.4M.
How are BKUI dividends taxed in India?
BNY Mellon Ultra Short ETF is a distributing fund. It pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell BKUI?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents. Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling. The gain is worked out in rupees at the USD/INR rate on the day you bought and the day you sold, so the currency move is part of the gain. Paasa's capital-gains statement gives you the figures for your return.
Can I buy a fraction of one BKUI unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $49.57, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my BKUI units if I pass away?
US-domiciled ETFs held in your own name fall under US estate tax rules. If your US holdings cross $60,000, the amount above that can be taxed at up to 40% when the account passes to your family. A UCITS ETF tracking a similar market sits outside US estate tax. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.