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Invest in IGLO ETF from India

Indian and foreign residents can buy iShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF (IGLO) units directly through Paasa.

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IGLO at a glance

Price
$84.95+$0.18 (0.21%)
Expense ratio
0.2%
Day range
$84.84 – $85.20
Assets
$1.3B
Domicile
Ireland
Holdings
903
Launched
2009
Dividends
Distributing
1 month
-2.55%
6 months
-4.15%
YTD
-7.11%
1 year
-6.93%
5 years
-25.68%

Price change, excluding dividends.

Live chart and fund data

Top 10 holdings

  1. 1TREASURY NOTE 3.50% 01/31/2028 (TNOTE)0.5%
  2. 2TREASURY NOTE (OLD) 4.38% 05/15/2036 (TNOTE)0.5%
  3. 3TREASURY NOTE (2OLD) 4.13% 02/15/2036 (TNOTE)0.4%
  4. 4TREASURY NOTE 4.63% 02/15/2035 (TNOTE)0.4%
  5. 5TREASURY NOTE 4.38% 05/15/2034 (TNOTE)0.4%
  6. 6TREASURY NOTE 4.00% 02/15/2034 (TNOTE)0.4%
  7. 7TREASURY NOTE 4.50% 11/15/2033 (TNOTE)0.4%
  8. 8TREASURY NOTE 4.25% 11/15/2034 (TNOTE)0.4%
  9. 9TREASURY NOTE 4.25% 05/15/2035 (TNOTE)0.4%
  10. 10TREASURY NOTE 4.00% 11/15/2035 (TNOTE)0.4%

IGLO holds 903 securities in total. These 10 are 4.5% of the fund.

Where the money is invested

Countries

  • United States55.2%
  • Japan11.6%
  • France8.5%
  • Italy7.7%
  • United Kingdom7.1%
  • Germany6.9%

Similar funds

FundExpense ratioAssets
IGLALSEiShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF0.2%588.0M
IGLHLSEiShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF0.25%486.7M
SGLUAMSiShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF0.25%428.1M
IGLEAMSiShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF0.25%249.4M

Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.

How to invest in IGLO from India

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Step 3

    Search IGLO and buy

    Find the fund by its ticker, IGLO, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.

Why invest in IGLO from India

What IGLO holds

The primary goal of this fund is to mirror the financial performance of a specific benchmark. This index is composed of government-issued debt instruments from economically developed nations, with all holdings denominated in their respective domestic currencies.

Outside US estate tax

IGLO is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.

Hold a dollar asset

IGLO 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 IGLO's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors

IGLO 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I buy IGLO from India?

Yes. Indian residents can buy iShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF (IGLO) 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 IGLO invest in?

iShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF holds 903 securities. Its largest holdings are TREASURY NOTE 3.50% 01/31/2028 (TNOTE) (0.5%), TREASURY NOTE (OLD) 4.38% 05/15/2036 (TNOTE) (0.5%) and TREASURY NOTE (2OLD) 4.13% 02/15/2036 (TNOTE) (0.4%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in Ireland.

What is the expense ratio of IGLO?

iShares Global Govt Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.2% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $1.3B.

Is IGLO a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?

Yes. iShares Global Govt 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 IGLO dividends taxed in India?

iShares Global Govt 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 IGLO?

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.

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