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Invest in GISC ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Securitized ETF (GISC) units directly through Paasa.
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GISC at a glance
- Price
- $49.52+$0.13 (0.25%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.47%
- Day range
- $49.41 – $49.52
- Assets
- $67.9M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 197
- Launched
- 2026
- Dividends
- Distributing
Top 10 holdings
- 1FANNIE MAE POOL65.7%
- 2FREDDIE MAC POOL18.2%
- 3VMC FINANCE 2026-FL6 LLC2.7%
- 4OWL ROCK CLO VIII LLC1.3%
- 5BAIN CAPITAL CREDIT CLO 2025-4 LTD1.3%
- 6PLANET FITNESS MASTER ISSUER LLC1.1%
- 7OWL ROCK CLO XI LLC1.0%
- 8LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS30.8%
- 9OWL ROCK CLO IV LTD0.7%
- 10LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS40.6%
GISC holds 197 securities in total. These 10 are 93.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- Cayman Islands65.7%
- United States31.0%
- Canada3.2%
- Brazil0.1%
How to invest in GISC 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 GISC and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, GISC, 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 GISC from India
What GISC holds
Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Securitized Income ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC.. It invests in fixed income markets of Global developed markets.
Hold a dollar asset
GISC 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 GISC 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 GISC from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Securitized ETF (GISC) 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 GISC invest in?
Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Securitized ETF holds 197 securities. Its largest holdings are FANNIE MAE POOL (65.7%), FREDDIE MAC POOL (18.2%) and VMC FINANCE 2026-FL6 LLC (2.7%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of GISC?
Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Securitized ETF has an expense ratio of 0.47% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $67.9M.
How are GISC dividends taxed in India?
Guggenheim Funds Trust - Guggenheim Securitized 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 GISC?
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 GISC unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $49.52, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my GISC 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.