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Invest in IBGM ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares iBonds Dec 2056 Term Treasury ETF (IBGM) units directly through Paasa.
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IBGM at a glance
- Price
- $22.75-$0.22 (0.97%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.07%
- Day range
- $22.75 – $22.81
- Assets
- $41.4M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 3
- Launched
- 2026
- Dividends
- Distributing
Top 4 holdings
- 1TREASURY BOND (OLD) 5.00% 05/15/205643.3%
- 2TREASURY BOND (2OLD) 4.75% 02/15/205641.1%
- 3TREASURY BOND (OTR) 5.13% 08/15/205615.5%
- 4BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY0.0%
IBGM holds 3 securities in total. These 4 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- United States98.8%
- Other1.2%
How to invest in IBGM 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 IBGM and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IBGM, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Why invest in IBGM from India
What IBGM holds
This fund intends to invest primarily in the securities comprising its benchmark index, dedicating a minimum of 80% of its capital to these assets. Furthermore, at least 90% of the fund's holdings will consist of U.S. Treasury bonds, specifically chosen by BFA to ensure the fund closely replicates the index's performance.
Hold a dollar asset
IBGM 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 IBGM 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 IBGM from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares iBonds Dec 2056 Term Treasury ETF (IBGM) through Paasa. It is listed on NASDAQ 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 IBGM invest in?
iShares iBonds Dec 2056 Term Treasury ETF holds 3 securities. Its largest holdings are TREASURY BOND (OLD) 5.00% 05/15/2056 (43.3%), TREASURY BOND (2OLD) 4.75% 02/15/2056 (41.1%) and TREASURY BOND (OTR) 5.13% 08/15/2056 (15.5%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of IBGM?
iShares iBonds Dec 2056 Term Treasury ETF has an expense ratio of 0.07% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $41.4M.
How are IBGM dividends taxed in India?
iShares iBonds Dec 2056 Term Treasury 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 IBGM?
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 IBGM unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $22.75, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my IBGM 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.