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Invest in XGIU ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF (XGIU) units directly through Paasa.
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XGIU at a glance
- Price
- £18.96-£0.02 (0.12%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.2%
- Day range
- £18.96 – £18.96
- Assets
- £767.9M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2007
- Dividends
- —
- 1 month
- -1.02%
- 6 months
- -2.76%
- YTD
- -1.13%
- 1 year
- -0.58%
- 5 years
- -12.22%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.8%
- 2TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.7%
- 3TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.7%
- 4TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.7%
- 5TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.6%
- 6TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.6%
- 7TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.6%
- 8TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.6%
- 9TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.6%
- 10TREASURY (CPI) NOTE1.5%
These 10 are 16.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Government99.4%
- Corporate0.0%
Countries
- United States51.7%
- United Kingdom22.3%
- France8.6%
- Italy7.1%
- Spain3.3%
- Germany1.9%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| XGIGLSEXtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF | 0.25% | 773.4M |
| XG7GSIXXtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF 4D CHF Hedged | 0.25% | 850.9M |
| XG7ULSEXtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF 2C USD Hedged | 0.25% | 1.0B |
| XGIIXETRAXtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF 1D EUR Hedged | 0.2% | 899.0M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XGIU 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 XGIU and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XGIU, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in XGIU from India
What XGIU holds
This ETF aims to track the performance of the Bloomberg World Government Inflation-Linked Bond Index, focusing on inflation-protected government bonds issued by developed countries. The index provides comprehensive coverage across the entire yield curve, encompassing bonds with remaining maturities of at least one year.
Outside US estate tax
XGIU 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 XGIU's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XGIU 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 XGIU from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF (XGIU) 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 XGIU invest in?
Its largest holdings are TREASURY (CPI) NOTE (1.8%), TREASURY (CPI) NOTE (1.7%) and TREASURY (CPI) NOTE (1.7%). Corporate is its largest sector at 0.0%. The fund is domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of XGIU?
Xtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked Bond UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.2% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about £767.9M.
Is XGIU a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers II Global Inflation-Linked 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 XGIU?
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 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.