SIX Swiss Exchange · ETF
Invest in CSBGC7 ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares Swiss Domestic Government Bond 3-7 ETF CH (CSBGC7) units directly through Paasa.
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CSBGC7 at a glance
- Price
- CHF 72.76-CHF 0.09 (0.12%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.15%
- Day range
- CHF 72.43 – CHF 72.89
- Assets
- CHF 455.3M
- Domicile
- Switzerland
- Holdings
- 4
- Launched
- 2003
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -0.07%
- 6 months
- -1.67%
- YTD
- -2.58%
- 1 year
- -3.24%
- 5 years
- -10.59%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 6 holdings
- 1SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 3.50% 04/08/2033 (SWISS)32.7%
- 2SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 0.50% 05/27/2030 (SWISS)23.2%
- 3SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 0.50% 06/27/2032 (SWISS)22.9%
- 4SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 2.25% 06/22/2031 (SWISS)21.3%
- 5CHF CASH0.0%
- 6EUR CASH0.0%
CSBGC7 holds 4 securities in total. These 6 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- Switzerland100.0%
- Other0.0%
How to invest in CSBGC7 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to CHF when you buy.
Step 3
Search CSBGC7 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, CSBGC7, on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and place your order.
Why invest in CSBGC7 from India
What CSBGC7 holds
This fund aims to replicate the returns of a benchmark index comprising debt instruments issued by the Swiss government.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy CSBGC7 from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares Swiss Domestic Government Bond 3-7 ETF CH (CSBGC7) through Paasa. It is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trades in CHF. 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 CSBGC7 invest in?
iShares Swiss Domestic Government Bond 3-7 ETF CH holds 4 securities. Its largest holdings are SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 3.50% 04/08/2033 (SWISS) (32.7%), SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 0.50% 05/27/2030 (SWISS) (23.2%) and SWITZERLAND (CONFEDERATION OF) RegS 0.50% 06/27/2032 (SWISS) (22.9%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in Switzerland.
What is the expense ratio of CSBGC7?
iShares Swiss Domestic Government Bond 3-7 ETF CH has an expense ratio of 0.15% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about CHF 455.3M.
How are CSBGC7 dividends taxed in India?
iShares Swiss Domestic Government Bond 3-7 ETF CH 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 CSBGC7?
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 CHF/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.