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Invest in XBAU ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (XBAU) units directly through Paasa.
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XBAU at a glance
- Price
- $56.53+$0.00 (0.00%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.1%
- Day range
- $56.53 – $56.53
- Assets
- $812.2M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2014
- Dividends
- —
- 1 month
- -2.16%
- 6 months
- -1.75%
- YTD
- -2.43%
- 1 year
- -1.54%
- 5 years
- -2.27%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1DEUTSCHE GLOBAL LIQUIDITY SERI0.4%
- 2TREASURY NOTE0.3%
- 3TREASURY NOTE0.3%
- 4TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 5TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 6TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 7POUND STERLING0.2%
- 8TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 9TREASURY NOTE0.2%
- 10TREASURY NOTE0.2%
These 10 are 2.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Government65.1%
- Corporate20.4%
- Securitized13.3%
Countries
- United States50.5%
- Japan8.8%
- France5.3%
- Germany4.8%
- United Kingdom4.6%
- Canada3.5%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| XBACSIXXtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 4C CHF Hedged | 0.1% | 678.5M |
| XBGGLSEXtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 3D GBP Hedged | 0.1% | 612.4M |
| XBAGLSEXtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF 1D | 0.1% | 612.4M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XBAU 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 XBAU and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XBAU, on the SIX Swiss Exchange, and place your order.
Why invest in XBAU from India
What XBAU holds
This index, known as the Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and SRI Currency Neutral Index, is meticulously constructed to mirror the performance of a diverse array of global fixed-income assets. It encompasses sovereign debt, bonds issued by government-related entities, corporate debt, and securitized assets.
Outside US estate tax
XBAU is domiciled in Luxembourg, not the US, so it is not a US-situs asset and US estate tax does not apply to it.
Hold a dollar asset
XBAU 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 XBAU's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XBAU 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 XBAU from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers II ESG Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (XBAU) through Paasa. It is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange 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 XBAU invest in?
Its largest holdings are DEUTSCHE GLOBAL LIQUIDITY SERI (0.4%), TREASURY NOTE (0.3%) and TREASURY NOTE (0.3%). Government is its largest sector at 65.1%. The fund is domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of XBAU?
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 $812.2M.
Is XBAU 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 XBAU?
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.