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Invest in XKSD ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF (XKSD) units directly through Paasa.
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XKSD at a glance
- Price
- $180.23-$6.11 (3.28%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.45%
- Day range
- $179.17 – $186.17
- Assets
- $492.2M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2007
- Dividends
- —
- 1 month
- -12.83%
- 6 months
- -26.03%
- YTD
- +44.09%
- 1 year
- +54.73%
- 5 years
- +92.51%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD28.4%
- 2SK HYNIX16.6%
- 3SK SQUARE4.0%
- 4SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NON VOTING PRE3.9%
- 5KB FINANCIAL GROUP2.8%
- 6SAMSUNG ELECTRO MECHANICS2.7%
- 7HYUNDAI MOTOR2.0%
- 8SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP1.9%
- 9HANA FINANCIAL GROUP1.8%
- 10CELLTRION1.7%
These 10 are 65.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Technology60.8%
- Industrials15.0%
- Financial Services10.3%
- Consumer Cyclical4.6%
- Healthcare2.6%
- Communication Services2.5%
Countries
- South Korea100.0%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| KRWLSEAmundi MSCI Korea UCITS ETF Acc | 0.45% | 965.5M |
| CSKRLSEiShares MSCI Korea UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.65% | 685.0M |
| IDKOLSEiShares MSCI Korea UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 0.65% | 979.4M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XKSD 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 XKSD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XKSD, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in XKSD from India
What XKSD holds
The MSCI Korea 20-35 Custom Index is designed to track the performance of the South Korean equity market, specifically focusing on its large and mid-capitalization companies. This index encompasses approximately 85% of the free-float market capitalization within the specified segment.
Outside US estate tax
XKSD 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
XKSD 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 XKSD's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XKSD 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 XKSD from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF (XKSD) 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 XKSD invest in?
Its largest holdings are SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (28.4%), SK HYNIX (16.6%) and SK SQUARE (4.0%). Technology is its largest sector at 60.8%. The fund is domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of XKSD?
Xtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF has an expense ratio of 0.45% a year, taken from the fund's assets rather than billed to you. The fund manages about $492.2M.
Is XKSD a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers MSCI Korea 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 XKSD?
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 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.