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Invest in XESX ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF (XESX) units directly through Paasa.
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XESX at a glance
- Price
- £56.29-£0.02 (0.03%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.09%
- Day range
- £56.29 – £56.29
- Assets
- £10.6B
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2007
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -2.46%
- 6 months
- +13.77%
- YTD
- +6.77%
- 1 year
- +12.74%
- 5 years
- +52.57%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1ASML HOLDING NV10.4%
- 2SIEMENS AG REG4.5%
- 3BANCO SANTANDER SA4.2%
- 4SAP SE4.1%
- 5TOTALENERGIES SE4.1%
- 6SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE3.7%
- 7ALLIANZ SE REG3.6%
- 8BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTA3.1%
- 9UNICREDIT SPA2.8%
- 10IBERDROLA SA2.8%
These 10 are 43.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Financial Services28.9%
- Industrials22.3%
- Technology15.9%
- Consumer Cyclical9.8%
- Healthcare5.5%
- Energy5.1%
Countries
- France29.0%
- Germany28.4%
- Netherlands18.4%
- Spain11.4%
- Italy8.7%
- Finland2.4%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| EL4BXETRADeka EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF | 0.15% | 1.4B |
| EUELSEiShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | 0.1% | 4.8B |
| H50ELSEHSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF | 0.05% | 2.1B |
| XESCLSEXtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF 1C | 0.09% | 10.6B |
| MSEDLSEAmundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR Acc | 0.09% | 4.5B |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XESX 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 GBP when you buy.
Step 3
Search XESX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XESX, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in XESX from India
What XESX holds
This index aims to replicate the performance of a select group of top-tier companies within the Eurozone. It comprises the 50 largest and most liquid blue-chip corporations from Eurozone countries, whose shares are traded in euros.
Outside US estate tax
XESX 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 XESX's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XESX 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 XESX from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF (XESX) through Paasa. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in GBP. 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 XESX invest in?
Its largest holdings are ASML HOLDING NV (10.4%), SIEMENS AG REG (4.5%) and BANCO SANTANDER SA (4.2%). Financial Services is its largest sector at 28.9%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of XESX?
Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.09% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about £10.6B.
Is XESX a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 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.
How are XESX dividends taxed in India?
Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 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 XESX?
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 GBP/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.