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Invest in LEMB ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Amundi Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF (LEMB) units directly through Paasa.
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LEMB at a glance
- Price
- $77.99+$0.00 (0.00%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.25%
- Day range
- $77.99 – $78.37
- Assets
- $723.2M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- 626
- Launched
- 2024
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -3.82%
- 6 months
- -0.36%
- YTD
- -2.09%
- 1 year
- -4.51%
- 5 years
- -16.73%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1THE ARGENTINE 4.125% 09Jul351.2%
- 2THE ARGENTINE 0.75% 09Jul300.7%
- 3THE ARGENTINE 5% 09Jan380.7%
- 4REPUBLIC OF E 6.9% 31Jul350.7%
- 5THE ARGENTINE 3.5% 09Jul410.6%
- 6EAGLE FUNDING 5.5% 17Aug300.6%
- 7GHANA GOVERNM 5% 03Jul350.6%
- 8URUGUAY 5.1% 18Jun500.5%
- 9SULTANATE OF 6.75% 17Jan480.4%
- 10FEDERATIVE RE 6.625% 15Mar350.4%
LEMB holds 626 securities in total. These 10 are 6.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- Mexico6.3%
- Turkey5.3%
- Indonesia4.8%
- Brazil4.2%
- Saudi Arabia3.9%
- Poland3.9%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| VWOBNASDAQVanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.15% | 6.9B |
| VDEALSEVanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 0.23% | 1.6B |
| VDETLSEVanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing | 0.23% | 1.6B |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in LEMB 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 LEMB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, LEMB, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in LEMB from India
What LEMB holds
The Amundi USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF Dist aims to closely mirror the investment performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Select Index, regardless of market trends.
Outside US estate tax
LEMB is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Hold a dollar asset
LEMB 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 LEMB's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
LEMB is domiciled in Luxembourg, 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 LEMB from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Amundi Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF (LEMB) 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 LEMB invest in?
Amundi Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF holds 626 securities. Its largest holdings are THE ARGENTINE 4.125% 09Jul35 (1.2%), THE ARGENTINE 0.75% 09Jul30 (0.7%) and THE ARGENTINE 5% 09Jan38 (0.7%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of LEMB?
Amundi Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.25% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $723.2M.
Is LEMB a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Amundi Emerging Markets Government Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg. 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 LEMB dividends taxed in India?
Amundi Emerging Markets Government 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 LEMB?
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.