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Invest in CRUX ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) units directly through Paasa.
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CRUX at a glance
- Price
- $28.55-$0.06 (0.19%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.32%
- Day range
- $28.51 – $28.61
- Assets
- $2.1B
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 1986
- Dividends
- Distributing
Top 10 holdings
- 1COLUMBIA SHORT TERM CASH FUND9.4%
- 2US ULTRA BOND CBT DEC26 XCBT 202612215.5%
- 3UMBS 30YR TBA(REG A)3.9%
- 4UMBS 30YR TBA(REG A)2.9%
- 5US LONG BOND(CBT) DEC26 XCBT 202612211.9%
- 6FNMA_26-211.6%
- 7US 10YR NOTE (CBT)DEC26 XCBT 202612211.2%
- 8FNMA 30YR UMBS1.2%
- 9JPMORGAN CHASE & CO1.2%
- 10US DOLLAR1.2%
These 10 are 30.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- United States108.4%
How to invest in CRUX 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 CRUX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, CRUX, 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 CRUX from India
What CRUX holds
Under typical operating conditions, the fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its total investment capital (encompassing any assets acquired through borrowing) to fixed-income instruments and other debt obligations. Generally, at least 65% of these assets are concentrated in high-quality debt securities.
Hold a dollar asset
CRUX 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 CRUX 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 CRUX from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Columbia Core Bond ETF (CRUX) 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 CRUX invest in?
Its largest holdings are COLUMBIA SHORT TERM CASH FUND (9.4%), US ULTRA BOND CBT DEC26 XCBT 20261221 (5.5%) and UMBS 30YR TBA(REG A) (3.9%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of CRUX?
Columbia Core Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.32% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $2.1B.
How are CRUX dividends taxed in India?
Columbia Core 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 CRUX?
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 CRUX unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $28.55, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my CRUX 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.