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Invest in XDGU ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (XDGU) units directly through Paasa.
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XDGU at a glance
- Price
- $12.04-$0.05 (0.39%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.12%
- Day range
- $12.04 – $12.11
- Assets
- $1.3B
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2015
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -3.12%
- 6 months
- -5.47%
- YTD
- -7.44%
- 1 year
- -7.29%
- 5 years
- -25.34%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES LLC0.2%
- 2SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES COR0.2%
- 3T-MOBILE USA INC0.2%
- 4CVS HEALTH CORP0.2%
- 5META PLATFORMS INC0.1%
- 6META PLATFORMS INC0.1%
- 7SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES COR0.1%
- 8SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES COR0.1%
- 9META PLATFORMS INC0.1%
- 10GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC0.1%
These 10 are 1.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
- United States87.2%
- United Kingdom3.8%
- Canada2.3%
- Japan1.8%
- Netherlands0.7%
- Spain0.7%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| VDPALSEVanguard USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating | 0.07% | 4.7B |
| GIGLAMEXGoldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETF | 0.3% | 231.7M |
| FCORAMEXFidelity Corporate Bond ETF | 0.36% | 352.6M |
| VECPLSEVanguard EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (EUR) Distributing | 0.07% | 5.2B |
| IGCBLSEInvesco GBP Corporate Bond UCITS ETF | 0.1% | 345.6M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XDGU 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 XDGU and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XDGU, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in XDGU from India
What XDGU holds
The Bloomberg USD Liquid Investment Grade Corporate Index is designed to mirror the performance of a segment of the market consisting of US dollar-denominated corporate debt. It exclusively includes bonds rated as investment grade.
Outside US estate tax
XDGU 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
XDGU 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 XDGU's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XDGU is domiciled in Ireland, 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 XDGU from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers Corporate Bond UCITS ETF (XDGU) 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 XDGU invest in?
Its largest holdings are ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES LLC (0.2%), SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES COR (0.2%) and T-MOBILE USA INC (0.2%). It is a distributing fund domiciled in Ireland.
What is the expense ratio of XDGU?
Xtrackers Corporate Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.12% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $1.3B.
Is XDGU a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers Corporate Bond UCITS ETF 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.
How are XDGU dividends taxed in India?
Xtrackers Corporate Bond UCITS 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 XDGU?
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.