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Invest in EMLC ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ETF (EMLC) units directly through Paasa.
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EMLC at a glance
- Price
- $69.10+$0.52 (0.76%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.3%
- Day range
- $68.85 – $69.10
- Assets
- $235.1M
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Holdings
- 451
- Launched
- 2017
- Dividends
- —
- 1 month
- -2.08%
- 6 months
- +3.29%
- YTD
- +0.88%
- 1 year
- +4.13%
- 5 years
- +11.34%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Brazil Notas Do Tesouro Nacional Serie1.0%
- 2Republic Of South Africa Government Bon0.8%
- 3Brazil Letras Do Tesouro Nacional0.8%
- 4Mexican Bonos0.7%
- 5Mexican Bonos0.7%
- 6Mexican Bonos0.7%
- 7Mexican Bonos0.7%
- 8Republic Of South Africa Government Bon0.7%
- 9Mexican Bonos0.6%
- 10Republic Of South Africa Government Bon0.6%
EMLC holds 451 securities in total. These 10 are 7.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- China10.3%
- India10.1%
- Mexico8.2%
- Malaysia8.0%
- Indonesia7.8%
- Poland7.0%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| EMLCAMEXVanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.3% | 5.0B |
| LEMBAMEXiShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.3% | 731.7M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in EMLC 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 EMLC and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EMLC, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in EMLC from India
What EMLC holds
The VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ETF enables investors to gain exposure to a broad and highly liquid selection of emerging market debt denominated in local currencies.
Outside US estate tax
EMLC is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Hold a dollar asset
EMLC 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.
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 EMLC's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
EMLC is domiciled in Ireland, 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 EMLC from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ETF (EMLC) through Paasa. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment 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 EMLC invest in?
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ETF holds 451 securities. Its largest holdings are Brazil Notas Do Tesouro Nacional Serie (1.0%), Republic Of South Africa Government Bon (0.8%) and Brazil Letras Do Tesouro Nacional (0.8%). The fund is domiciled in Ireland.
What is the expense ratio of EMLC?
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.3% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $235.1M.
Is EMLC a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland. Because it is domiciled outside the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell EMLC?
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.