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Invest in IBC7 ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF (IBC7) units directly through Paasa.
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IBC7 at a glance
- Price
- €4.39+€0.01 (0.19%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Day range
- €4.38 – €4.39
- Assets
- €83.8M
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Holdings
- 189
- Launched
- 2018
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -4.03%
- 6 months
- -1.44%
- YTD
- -5.07%
- 1 year
- -6.68%
- 5 years
- -21.40%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1VODAFONE GROUP PLC 7.00% 04/04/2079 (VOD)2.5%
- 2GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC 144A 6.75% 01/15/2031 (GFLCN)1.4%
- 3RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS LLC RegS 4.63% 04/16/2029 (RWLVCA)1.3%
- 4BAYER AG NC8 RegS 3.13% 11/12/2079 (BAYNGR)1.2%
- 5COTY INC 144A 5.60% 01/15/2031 (COTY)1.2%
- 6PACIFICORP 7.38% 09/15/2055 (BRKHEC)1.2%
- 7NEW IMMO HOLDING SA MTN RegS 6.00% 03/22/2029 (NIMMOH)1.2%
- 8UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA) INC 3.88% 11/15/2027 (URI)1.1%
- 9BLK ICS USD LEAF AGENCY DIST1.1%
- 10ZF EUROPE FINANCE BV RegS 3.00% 10/23/2029 (ZFFNGR)1.1%
IBC7 holds 189 securities in total. These 10 are 13.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Corporate97.2%
- Securitized0.2%
- Government0.0%
Countries
- United States57.9%
- France8.9%
- Luxembourg6.1%
- Netherlands5.0%
- United Kingdom4.7%
- Germany4.3%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| WIAULSEiShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF | 0.5% | 268.0M |
| WINGLSEiShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF | 0.5% | 250.1M |
| WIGGLSEiShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF | 0.55% | 5.8M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in IBC7 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 IBC7 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IBC7, on XETRA, and place your order.
Why invest in IBC7 from India
What IBC7 holds
This ETF aims to replicate the performance of an index that invests in high-yield corporate bonds. These bonds originate from companies located in developed markets and are distinguished by having previously held investment-grade status before being downgraded to sub-investment grade.
Outside US estate tax
IBC7 is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
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 IBC7's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
IBC7 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 IBC7 from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF (IBC7) 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 IBC7 invest in?
iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF holds 189 securities. Its largest holdings are VODAFONE GROUP PLC 7.00% 04/04/2079 (VOD) (2.5%), GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC 144A 6.75% 01/15/2031 (GFLCN) (1.4%) and RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS LLC RegS 4.63% 04/16/2029 (RWLVCA) (1.3%). Corporate is its largest sector at 97.2%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in Ireland.
What is the expense ratio of IBC7?
iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.55% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about €83.8M.
Is IBC7 a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp 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.
How are IBC7 dividends taxed in India?
iShares Fallen Angels High Yield Corp 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 IBC7?
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 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.