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Invest in JMBS ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) units directly through Paasa.
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JMBS at a glance
- Price
- $42.47-$0.14 (0.33%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.21%
- Day range
- $42.29 – $42.57
- Assets
- $6.3B
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 437
- Launched
- 2018
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -4.43%
- 6 months
- -5.43%
- YTD
- -7.27%
- 1 year
- -7.03%
- 5 years
- -19.97%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1UMBS TBA 30yr 2.5% October Delivery, 2.50%, 10/13/2617.2%
- 2GNMA II TBA 30yr 2.5% October Delivery, 2.50%, 10/20/269.0%
- 3UMBS TBA 30yr 6% October Delivery, 6.00%, 10/13/265.9%
- 4UMBS TBA 30yr 4% October Delivery, 4.00%, 10/13/264.9%
- 5FNMA 30yr Pool#FA5633 4.500% 01-Sep-2053, 4.50%, 09/01/534.6%
- 6UMBS TBA 30yr 3% October Delivery, 3.00%, 10/13/264.5%
- 7UMBS TBA 30yr 2% October Delivery, 2.00%, 10/13/264.2%
- 8FNMA 30yr Pool#FA1943 5.500% 01-May-2055, 5.50%, 05/01/553.0%
- 9GNMA II TBA 30yr 5% October Delivery, 5.00%, 10/20/262.9%
- 10UMBS TBA 30yr 6.5% October Delivery, 6.50%, 10/13/262.8%
JMBS holds 437 securities in total. These 10 are 59.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- Other99.1%
- United States0.9%
How to invest in JMBS 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 JMBS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, JMBS, 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 JMBS from India
What JMBS holds
The Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) is designed to achieve its investment goals by concentrating its holdings primarily in debt securities linked to mortgages. Typically, under ordinary market circumstances, the fund dedicates a substantial portion—at least 80%, and often nearly all—of its total investable capital (which includes any funds borrowed for investment purposes) to a diverse portfolio of mortgage-backed fixed-income instruments, spanning a variety of maturity dates.
Hold a dollar asset
JMBS 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 JMBS 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 JMBS from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JMBS) 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 JMBS invest in?
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF holds 437 securities. Its largest holdings are UMBS TBA 30yr 2.5% October Delivery, 2.50%, 10/13/26 (17.2%), GNMA II TBA 30yr 2.5% October Delivery, 2.50%, 10/20/26 (9.0%) and UMBS TBA 30yr 6% October Delivery, 6.00%, 10/13/26 (5.9%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of JMBS?
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF has an expense ratio of 0.21% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $6.3B.
How are JMBS dividends taxed in India?
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities 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 JMBS?
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 JMBS unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $42.47, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my JMBS 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.