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Invest in TPFI ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy The Timothy Plan - Timothy Plan Fixed ETF (TPFI) units directly through Paasa.
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TPFI at a glance
- Price
- $23.88-$0.01 (0.04%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Day range
- $23.85 – $23.89
- Assets
- $25.0M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2026
- Dividends
- Distributing
Top 10 holdings
- 1US T-NOTE 4.125 0215366.2%
- 2US T-NOTE 4.375 0515364.0%
- 3US T-BOND 4.625 0215463.7%
- 4FR SL2714 5.50 91552.9%
- 5FN FA5007 4.50 31562.9%
- 6US T-NOTE 4.25 0630332.9%
- 7FN FA4073 5.50 101552.8%
- 8FR RJ5552 5.00 121552.2%
- 9G2 MB1067 3.50 420562.2%
- 10FR SL4310 5.00 31562.2%
These 10 are 31.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- United States97.4%
- Other2.6%
How to invest in TPFI 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 TPFI and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, TPFI, 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 TPFI from India
What TPFI holds
The Timothy Plan Fixed Income ETF is an exchange-traded fund, initially launched and primarily overseen by Timothy Partners, Ltd., with co-management responsibilities shared by Victory Capital Management Inc. This fund's investment mandate centers on the fixed-income markets of the United States, specifically allocating capital to investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency-issued debt, and convertible securities. Its portfolio is constructed through a strategic process that incorporates meticulous sector analysis, discerning industry allocation, and precise security select…
Hold a dollar asset
TPFI 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 TPFI 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 TPFI from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy The Timothy Plan - Timothy Plan Fixed ETF (TPFI) 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 TPFI invest in?
Its largest holdings are US T-NOTE 4.125 021536 (6.2%), US T-NOTE 4.375 051536 (4.0%) and US T-BOND 4.625 021546 (3.7%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of TPFI?
The Timothy Plan - Timothy Plan Fixed ETF has an expense ratio of 0.55% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $25.0M.
How are TPFI dividends taxed in India?
The Timothy Plan - Timothy Plan Fixed 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 TPFI?
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 TPFI unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $23.88, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my TPFI 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.