NYSE Arca · ETF
Invest in SCMB ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Schwab Municipal Bond ETF (SCMB) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
SCMB at a glance
- Price
- $23.93-$0.06 (0.25%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Day range
- $23.84 – $23.99
- Assets
- $3.0B
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 7,127
- Launched
- 2022
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -4.96%
- 6 months
- -5.64%
- YTD
- -7.10%
- 1 year
- -6.60%
- 5 years
- —
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1NEW YORK N Y 3.65% 04/01/2042 (BBG002V8XTP6)0.2%
- 2MASSACHUSETTS ST 5.00% 11/01/2043 (BBG00HYZBGQ1)0.2%
- 3CALIFORNIA ST 5.25% 09/01/2047 (BBG019K4ZWV5)0.2%
- 4TRIBOROUGH BRDG & TUNL AUTH N 5.00% 11/15/2036 (BBG01NJGG291)0.1%
- 5UNIVERSITY CALIF REVS 5.00% 05/15/2029 (BBG01HXCCJY6)0.1%
- 6CALIFORNIA ST 5.00% 03/01/2028 (BBG01T6JCQK4)0.1%
- 7MASSACHUSETTS ST 5.00% 01/01/2038 (BBG00N0WWX91)0.1%
- 8WASHINGTON ST 5.00% 02/01/2039 (BBG00RLZY7L3)0.1%
- 9NEW YORK N Y 5.00% 08/01/2034 (BBG01NY78Q18)0.1%
- 10NEW YORK N Y CITY MUN WTR FIN 3.50% 06/15/2041 (BBG021GJBD32)0.1%
SCMB holds 7,127 securities in total. These 10 are 1.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Financial Services0.0%
Countries
- United States100.0%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| JMUBAMEXJPMorgan Municipal ETF | 0.18% | 8.2B |
| GMUBAMEXGoldman Sachs Municipal Income ETF | 0.18% | 457.0M |
| FTMUAMEXFranklin Municipal Income ETF | 0.3% | 425.4M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in SCMB 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 SCMB and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, SCMB, 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 SCMB from India
What SCMB holds
This ETF's primary goal is to closely replicate the overall financial performance, or total return, of a particular market benchmark. This benchmark is specifically designed to assess the performance of municipal bonds issued throughout the United States that are not subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
Hold a dollar asset
SCMB 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 SCMB 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 SCMB from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Schwab Municipal Bond ETF (SCMB) 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 SCMB invest in?
Schwab Municipal Bond ETF holds 7,127 securities. Its largest holdings are NEW YORK N Y 3.65% 04/01/2042 (BBG002V8XTP6) (0.2%), MASSACHUSETTS ST 5.00% 11/01/2043 (BBG00HYZBGQ1) (0.2%) and CALIFORNIA ST 5.25% 09/01/2047 (BBG019K4ZWV5) (0.2%). Financial Services is its largest sector at 0.0%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of SCMB?
Schwab Municipal Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.03% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $3.0B.
How are SCMB dividends taxed in India?
Schwab Municipal Bond 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 SCMB?
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 SCMB unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $23.93, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my SCMB 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.