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Invest in BNDW ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Vanguard Total World Bond ETF (BNDW) units directly through Paasa.
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BNDW at a glance
- Price
- $65.88-$0.02 (0.02%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.05%
- Day range
- $65.76 – $65.97
- Assets
- $1.9B
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 2
- Launched
- 2018
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -2.28%
- 6 months
- -2.91%
- YTD
- -4.38%
- 1 year
- -5.46%
- 5 years
- -17.50%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 4 holdings
- 1Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF51.1%
- 2Vanguard Total International Bond ETF48.9%
- 3MKTLIQ 12/31/20490.0%
- 4US Dollar0.0%
BNDW holds 2 securities in total. These 4 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- United States100.0%
How to invest in BNDW 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 BNDW and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, BNDW, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Why invest in BNDW from India
What BNDW holds
The fund is designed to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Composite Index. It offers extensive, diversified exposure to high-quality bonds from around the world.
Hold a dollar asset
BNDW 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 BNDW 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 BNDW from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Vanguard Total World Bond ETF (BNDW) through Paasa. It is listed on NASDAQ 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 BNDW invest in?
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF holds 2 securities. Its largest holdings are Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (51.1%), Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (48.9%) and MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 (0.0%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of BNDW?
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.05% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $1.9B.
How are BNDW dividends taxed in India?
Vanguard Total World Bond 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 BNDW?
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 BNDW unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $65.88, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my BNDW 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.