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Invest in SCIN ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN) units directly through Paasa.
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SCIN at a glance
- Price
- $25.22+$0.03 (0.10%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.06%
- Day range
- $25.21 – $25.29
- Assets
- $25.1M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 512
- Launched
- 2026
- Dividends
- —
Top 10 holdings
- 1EUR/USD FWD 2026110328.2%
- 2JPY/USD FWD 202611045.3%
- 3GBP/USD FWD 202611034.3%
- 4CAD/USD FWD 202611033.8%
- 5AUD/USD FWD 202611032.1%
- 6KRW/USD FWD 202611031.4%
- 7MYR/USD FWD 202611030.6%
- 8MXN/USD FWD 202611030.6%
- 9SSC GOVERNMENT MM GVMXX0.6%
- 10CHF/USD FWD 202611030.5%
SCIN holds 512 securities in total. These 10 are 47.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Financial Services6.0%
- Energy4.5%
- Communication Services2.2%
- Technology0.2%
- Real Estate0.1%
Countries
- France11.5%
- Japan10.8%
- Germany9.4%
- United Kingdom9.1%
- Canada8.4%
- Italy6.7%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| SCHFAMEXSchwab International Equity ETF | 0.03% | 67.7B |
| FENIAMEXFidelity Enhanced International ETF | 0.28% | 11.5B |
| DWMAMEXWisdomTree International Equity Fund | 0.48% | 652.9M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in SCIN 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 SCIN and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SCIN, 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 SCIN from India
What SCIN holds
Schwab International Bond ETF is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the total return of an index comprising international, non-U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade debt securities. The fund invests in government, corporate, securitized, and collateralized bonds across developed and emerging markets, providing diversified exposure to global fixed-income markets.
Hold a dollar asset
SCIN 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 SCIN 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 SCIN from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN) 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 SCIN invest in?
Schwab International Bond ETF holds 512 securities. Its largest holdings are EUR/USD FWD 20261103 (28.2%), JPY/USD FWD 20261104 (5.3%) and GBP/USD FWD 20261103 (4.3%). Financial Services is its largest sector at 6.0%. The fund is domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of SCIN?
Schwab International Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.06% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $25.1M.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell SCIN?
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 SCIN unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $25.22, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my SCIN 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.