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Invest in D5BB ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS ETF (D5BB) units directly through Paasa.
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D5BB at a glance
- Price
- €160.01+€0.33 (0.21%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.15%
- Day range
- €160.01 – €160.28
- Assets
- €1.0B
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2010
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -1.54%
- 6 months
- -2.49%
- YTD
- -4.14%
- 1 year
- -4.70%
- 5 years
- -22.41%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND2.6%
- 2BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND2.3%
- 3BUNDESOBLIGATION2.3%
- 4BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND2.1%
- 5BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND2.1%
- 6BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND2.1%
- 7BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND2.0%
- 8BUNDESOBLIGATION2.0%
- 9BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND2.0%
- 10GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF)2.0%
These 10 are 21.6% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- Germany100.0%
- Other0.0%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| X03GXETRAXtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS ETF | 0.15% | 1.0B |
| XBUSLSEXtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS ETF | 0.2% | 1.1B |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in D5BB 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 EUR when you buy.
Step 3
Search D5BB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, D5BB, on XETRA, and place your order.
Why invest in D5BB from India
What D5BB holds
The iBoxx Euro Germany Total Return Index is engineered to mirror the investment outcomes of Euro-denominated debt instruments originating from the German government. This index incorporates bonds across the entire yield spectrum, provided they have a minimum of one year remaining until maturity and an outstanding value of at least EUR 1 billion per bond.
Outside US estate tax
D5BB is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
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.
Why D5BB's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
D5BB is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Capital gains are taxed in India the same way as on a US-listed ETF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy D5BB from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS ETF (D5BB) through Paasa. It is listed on XETRA and trades in EUR. 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 D5BB invest in?
Its largest holdings are BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND (2.6%), BUNDESREPUB. DEUTSCHLAND (2.3%) and BUNDESOBLIGATION (2.3%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of D5BB?
Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.15% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about €1.0B.
Is D5BB a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg. Because it is domiciled outside the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it.
How are D5BB dividends taxed in India?
Xtrackers II Germany Government Bond UCITS 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 D5BB?
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 EUR/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.