SIX Swiss Exchange · UCITS ETF
Invest in XBAC ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (XBAC) units directly through Paasa.
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XBAC at a glance
- Price
- CHF 14.59+CHF 0.07 (0.48%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.1%
- Day range
- CHF 14.58 – CHF 14.59
- Assets
- CHF 668.5M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2014
- Dividends
- —
- 1 month
- -1.82%
- 6 months
- -3.77%
- YTD
- -5.02%
- 1 year
- -5.27%
- 5 years
- -19.13%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1TREASURY NOTE0.3%
- 2TREASURY NOTE0.3%
- 3TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 4TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 5TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 6TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 7TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 8TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 9TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 10TREASURY NOTE0.2%
These 10 are 2.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Government65.1%
- Corporate20.4%
- Securitized13.3%
Countries
- United States51.3%
- Japan8.8%
- France5.3%
- Germany4.8%
- United Kingdom4.4%
- Canada3.5%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| XBGGLSEXtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 3D GBP Hedged | 0.1% | 609.6M |
| XBAUSIXXtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 2C USD Hedged | 0.1% | 804.3M |
| XBAGLSEXtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 1D | 0.1% | 609.6M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XBAC 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, and Interactive Brokers converts the dollars to CHF when you buy.
Step 3
Search XBAC and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XBAC, on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and place your order.
Why invest in XBAC from India
What XBAC holds
The Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and SRI Currency Neutral Index is designed to mirror the performance of a diverse bond market, encompassing Treasury, government-related, corporate, and securitised instruments. It offers extensive diversification, including bonds issued in both developed and emerging markets and denominated in various eligible currencies.
Outside US estate tax
XBAC is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
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 XBAC's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XBAC is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Capital gains are taxed in India the same way as on a US-listed ETF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy XBAC from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (XBAC) through Paasa. It is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trades in CHF. 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 XBAC invest in?
Its largest holdings are TREASURY NOTE (0.3%), TREASURY NOTE (0.3%) and TREASURY NOTE (0.2%). Government is its largest sector at 65.1%. The fund is domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of XBAC?
Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.1% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about CHF 668.5M.
Is XBAC a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg. Because it is domiciled outside the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it.
What tax do I pay in India when I sell XBAC?
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 CHF/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.