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Invest in EXSG ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DE (EXSG) units directly through Paasa.
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EXSG at a glance
- Price
- €23.79+€0.00 (0.00%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.31%
- Day range
- €23.79 – €23.91
- Assets
- €600.3M
- Domicile
- Germany
- Holdings
- 30
- Launched
- 2005
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -2.48%
- 6 months
- +14.57%
- YTD
- +11.30%
- 1 year
- +16.99%
- 5 years
- +27.74%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1ABN AMRO BANK NV5.7%
- 2OMV5.7%
- 3RANDSTAD HOLDING5.3%
- 4ASR NEDERLAND4.6%
- 5SIGNIFY4.4%
- 6NN GROUP4.4%
- 7ING GROEP4.0%
- 8POSTE ITALIANE3.8%
- 9CREDIT AGRICOLE SA3.8%
- 10AGEAS3.8%
EXSG holds 30 securities in total. These 10 are 45.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Financial Services49.7%
- Industrials16.8%
- Consumer Cyclical7.9%
- Utilities7.8%
- Communication Services5.8%
- Energy5.3%
Countries
- Netherlands29.9%
- France19.6%
- Germany15.3%
- Italy9.0%
- Belgium6.7%
- Spain6.3%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| IDVAAMSiShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) | 0.31% | 96.0M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in EXSG 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 EXSG and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EXSG, on XETRA, and place your order.
Why invest in EXSG from India
What EXSG holds
This ETF aims to replicate the performance of a benchmark comprised of 30 equities. These equities are handpicked from Eurozone-based companies, specifically those demonstrating superior dividend payouts.
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 EXSG from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DE (EXSG) 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 EXSG invest in?
iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DE holds 30 securities. Its largest holdings are ABN AMRO BANK NV (5.7%), OMV (5.7%) and RANDSTAD HOLDING (5.3%). Financial Services is its largest sector at 49.7%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in Germany.
What is the expense ratio of EXSG?
iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DE has an expense ratio of 0.31% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about €600.3M.
How are EXSG dividends taxed in India?
iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DE 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 EXSG?
In India, gains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation, and gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are 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.