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Invest in HEDJ ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy WisdomTree Europe Equity Fund (HEDJ) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
HEDJ at a glance
- Price
- $56.07-$0.31 (0.55%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.58%
- Day range
- $55.83 – $56.32
- Assets
- $1.8B
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 135
- Launched
- 2009
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -2.88%
- 6 months
- +10.42%
- YTD
- +5.49%
- 1 year
- +12.12%
- 5 years
- +47.44%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA7.6%
- 2ASML Holding NV7.1%
- 3Banco Santander Sa4.7%
- 4Siemens Ag-Reg4.3%
- 5Deutsche Telekom AG3.7%
- 6Sanofi SA3.4%
- 7LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE3.4%
- 8L'Oreal SA3.2%
- 9Anheuser-Busch InBev NV2.6%
- 10BASF SE2.2%
HEDJ holds 135 securities in total. These 10 are 42.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Industrials22.4%
- Financial Services17.4%
- Technology12.5%
- Consumer Defensive12.4%
- Consumer Cyclical12.1%
- Healthcare7.8%
Countries
- Germany22.7%
- France19.3%
- Spain19.1%
- Netherlands18.3%
- Italy5.9%
- Finland4.8%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| IEVAMEXiShares Europe ETF | 0.6% | 1.6B |
| EEILSEWisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF | 0.29% | 199.8M |
| HEDKLSEWisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF - USD Hedged Acc | 0.58% | 111.9M |
| EEIPLSEWisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF Acc | 0.29% | 199.8M |
| HEDJLSEWisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF - USD Hedged | 0.58% | 111.9M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in HEDJ 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 HEDJ and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, HEDJ, 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 HEDJ from India
What HEDJ holds
The WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund primarily allocates at least 95% of its total assets (excluding collateral from securities lending activities) into either the direct constituents of its benchmark index or other investments that exhibit highly similar economic profiles. This underlying index is structured to offer investors exposure to European stock markets, with a notable emphasis on companies that are significant exporters.
Hold a dollar asset
HEDJ 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 HEDJ 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 HEDJ from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy WisdomTree Europe Equity Fund (HEDJ) 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 HEDJ invest in?
WisdomTree Europe Equity Fund holds 135 securities. Its largest holdings are Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (7.6%), ASML Holding NV (7.1%) and Banco Santander Sa (4.7%). Industrials is its largest sector at 22.4%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of HEDJ?
WisdomTree Europe Equity Fund has an expense ratio of 0.58% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $1.8B.
How are HEDJ dividends taxed in India?
WisdomTree Europe Equity Fund is a distributing fund. It pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India. 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 HEDJ?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents. 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 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 HEDJ unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $56.07, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my HEDJ 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.