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Invest in WTPI ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy WisdomTree Equity Premium Fund (WTPI) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
WTPI at a glance
- Price
- $32.85-$0.13 (0.39%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.44%
- Day range
- $32.80 – $32.97
- Assets
- $542.1M
- Domicile
- the US
- Holdings
- 6
- Launched
- 2016
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -0.96%
- 6 months
- +5.09%
- YTD
- -1.38%
- 1 year
- -0.82%
- 5 years
- +0.40%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 7 holdings
- 1WI TSY BILL 0 11/5/2026912797UM748.9%
- 2TREASURY BILL 0 1/14/2027912797VT148.5%
- 3WISDOMTREE FLOATING RATE TREUSFR4.4%
- 4CASH-DREYFUS TRSY CASH0.1%
- 5CASH-US DOLLAR—
- 64SPY US 10/16/26 P770BYM7PBT86—
- 74SPY US 10/02/26 P786BYM7M43E0—
WTPI holds 6 securities in total. These 7 are 100.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Financial Services4.4%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| JEPIAMEXJPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.35% | 45.7B |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in WTPI 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 WTPI and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, WTPI, 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 WTPI from India
What WTPI holds
The WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (WTPI) is an exchange-traded fund provided by WisdomTree, Inc. This ETF is designed to offer a consistent income stream to its investors by executing a strategy of selling put options on the S&P 500 Index every two weeks, with the objective of capturing a 2.5% premium. This approach is intended to exploit the volatility premium found within the options market, which can create significant income-generating opportunities, particularly when stock markets are either stable or experiencing a downturn.
Hold a dollar asset
WTPI 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 WTPI 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 WTPI from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy WisdomTree Equity Premium Fund (WTPI) 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 WTPI invest in?
WisdomTree Equity Premium Fund holds 6 securities. Its largest holdings are WI TSY BILL 0 11/5/2026 (48.9%), TREASURY BILL 0 1/14/2027 (48.5%) and WISDOMTREE FLOATING RATE TRE (4.4%). Financial Services is its largest sector at 4.4%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in the US.
What is the expense ratio of WTPI?
WisdomTree Equity Premium Fund has an expense ratio of 0.44% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $542.1M.
How are WTPI dividends taxed in India?
WisdomTree Equity Premium Fund is a distributing fund. It pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India. 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 WTPI?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents. 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.
Can I buy a fraction of one WTPI unit?
Yes. You can buy by amount rather than by unit and add to your position over time. One unit is $32.85, and there is no minimum trade size.
What happens to my WTPI 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.