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Invest in UC03 ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy UBS Core MSCI USA UCITS ETF dis (UC03) units directly through Paasa.
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UC03 at a glance
- Price
- $186.18-$0.56 (0.30%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Day range
- $186.18 – $187.32
- Assets
- $5.0B
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Holdings
- 596
- Launched
- 2012
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -1.36%
- 6 months
- +19.59%
- YTD
- +10.49%
- 1 year
- +14.57%
- 5 years
- +72.71%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1NVIDIA CORP7.9%
- 2APPLE INC7.5%
- 3MICROSOFT CORP5.4%
- 4AMAZON.COM INC3.7%
- 5ALPHABET INC-CL A3.0%
- 6META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A2.5%
- 7BROADCOM INC2.4%
- 8ALPHABET INC-CL C2.4%
- 9MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC1.9%
- 10TESLA INC1.7%
UC03 holds 596 securities in total. These 10 are 38.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Technology39.8%
- Financial Services11.2%
- Communication Services10.0%
- Healthcare9.3%
- Consumer Cyclical9.0%
- Industrials7.9%
Countries
- United States97.9%
- Ireland1.1%
- United Kingdom0.5%
- Switzerland0.3%
- Uruguay0.1%
- Netherlands0.1%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| UC67LSEUBS MSCI USA UCITS ETF USD dis | 0.14% | 563.9M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in UC03 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 UC03 and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, UC03, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in UC03 from India
What UC03 holds
This exchange-traded fund primarily invests in the equity securities that comprise the MSCI USA Index. Its portfolio is structured to mirror the proportionate representation of companies within that benchmark.
Outside US estate tax
UC03 is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Hold a dollar asset
UC03 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 UC03's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
UC03 is domiciled in Ireland, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
On the US shares the fund holds, the 15% US dividend withholding is paid inside the fund, and you cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
Capital gains are taxed in India the same way as on a US-listed ETF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy UC03 from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy UBS Core MSCI USA UCITS ETF dis (UC03) 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 UC03 invest in?
UBS Core MSCI USA UCITS ETF dis holds 596 securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA CORP (7.9%), APPLE INC (7.5%) and MICROSOFT CORP (5.4%). Technology is its largest sector at 39.8%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in Ireland.
What is the expense ratio of UC03?
UBS Core MSCI USA UCITS ETF dis has an expense ratio of 0.03% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $5.0B.
Is UC03 a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. UBS Core MSCI USA UCITS ETF dis is a UCITS fund domiciled in Ireland. Because it is domiciled outside the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it. On the US shares the fund holds, the 15% US dividend withholding is paid inside the fund, and you cannot claim it as a Foreign Tax Credit in India.
How are UC03 dividends taxed in India?
UBS Core MSCI USA UCITS ETF dis 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 UC03?
In India, gains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation, and gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. Both are 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.