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Invest in GOUD ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Amundi Global Government Bond UCITS ETF (GOUD) units directly through Paasa.
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GOUD at a glance
- Price
- $7.59+$0.04 (0.57%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.09%
- Day range
- $7.59 – $7.59
- Assets
- $121.1M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- 1,065
- Launched
- 2020
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -2.53%
- 6 months
- -2.28%
- YTD
- -4.25%
- 1 year
- -6.72%
- 5 years
- -23.07%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1THE UNITED ST TSY 4.25% 15Nov340.4%
- 2THE UNITED ST TSY 4.625% 15Feb350.4%
- 3THE UNITED ST TSY 4% 15Feb340.4%
- 4THE UNITED ST TSY 4.375% 15May340.4%
- 5THE UNITED ST TSY 4% 15Nov350.4%
- 6THE UNITED ST TSY 4.25% 15May350.4%
- 7THE UNITED ST TSY 3.875% 15Aug340.4%
- 8THE UNITED ST TSY 4.25% 15Aug350.4%
- 9THE UNITED ST TSY 3.5% 31Jan280.4%
- 10THE UNITED ST TSY 4.5% 15Nov330.4%
GOUD holds 1,065 securities in total. These 10 are 4.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- United States49.7%
- Japan10.3%
- France7.8%
- Italy6.9%
- United Kingdom6.4%
- Germany6.2%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| GOVGLSEAmundi Core Global Government Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged Dist | 0.15% | 3.7B |
| PRAGXETRAAmundi Prime Global Government Bond UCITS ETF Acc | 0.05% | 179.0M |
| 10AKXETRAAmundi Core Global Government Bond UCITS ETF Dist | 0.2% | 4.3B |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in GOUD 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 GOUD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, GOUD, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in GOUD from India
What GOUD holds
This Amundi ETF, named the Amundi Global Government Bond UCITS ETF Dist, aims to closely reflect the performance of its underlying benchmark, the FTSE G7 and EMU Government Bond Index - Developed Markets, whether markets are rising or falling. A key objective is to minimize any divergence, or "tracking error," between the ETF's net asset value returns and the index's performance.
Outside US estate tax
GOUD is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Hold a dollar asset
GOUD 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 GOUD's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
GOUD 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 GOUD from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Amundi Global Government Bond UCITS ETF (GOUD) 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 GOUD invest in?
Amundi Global Government Bond UCITS ETF holds 1,065 securities. Its largest holdings are THE UNITED ST TSY 4.25% 15Nov34 (0.4%), THE UNITED ST TSY 4.625% 15Feb35 (0.4%) and THE UNITED ST TSY 4% 15Feb34 (0.4%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of GOUD?
Amundi Global Government Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.09% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $121.1M.
Is GOUD a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Amundi Global 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 GOUD dividends taxed in India?
Amundi Global 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 GOUD?
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.