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Invest in XUKX ETF from India
Indian and foreign residents can buy Xtrackers FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (XUKX) units directly through Paasa.
By Paasa · Updated
XUKX at a glance
- Price
- £10.36-£0.07 (0.68%)
- Expense ratio
- 0.09%
- Day range
- £10.36 – £10.47
- Assets
- £84.0M
- Domicile
- Luxembourg
- Holdings
- —
- Launched
- 2007
- Dividends
- Distributing
- 1 month
- -1.66%
- 6 months
- +6.35%
- YTD
- +6.71%
- 1 year
- +14.10%
- 5 years
- +44.13%
Price change, excluding dividends.
Top 10 holdings
- 1HSBC HOLDINGS PLC10.2%
- 2SHELL PLC8.4%
- 3ASTRAZENECA PLC7.4%
- 4ROLLS ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC4.9%
- 5UNILEVER PLC3.8%
- 6BP PLC3.5%
- 7BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC3.4%
- 8GSK PLC2.9%
- 9RIO TINTO PLC2.9%
- 10LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC2.5%
These 10 are 49.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
- Financial Services27.9%
- Industrials14.0%
- Consumer Defensive13.2%
- Healthcare12.0%
- Energy11.9%
- Basic Materials8.0%
Countries
- United Kingdom94.3%
- Switzerland2.5%
- Ireland1.4%
- Hong Kong0.9%
- Bermuda0.2%
- Mexico0.2%
Similar funds
| Fund | Expense ratio | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| VUKELSEVanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF | 0.09% | 6.7B |
| CUKXLSEiShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF GBP (Acc) | 0.07% | 3.2B |
| HUKXLSEHSBC FTSE 100 UCITS ETF | 0.07% | 863.3M |
| ISFULSEiShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF | 0.07% | 21.6B |
| ISFDLSEiShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF | 0.2% | 232.0M |
Assets are shown in each fund's own reporting currency.
How to invest in XUKX 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 XUKX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, XUKX, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Why invest in XUKX from India
What XUKX holds
This ETF is designed to replicate the performance of the FTSE 100 Index. This prominent index tracks the one hundred largest and most liquid 'blue-chip' British companies, all listed in Great British Pounds (GBP) on the London Stock Exchange.
Outside US estate tax
XUKX 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 XUKX's UCITS structure matters for Indian investors
XUKX 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 XUKX from India?
Yes. Indian residents can buy Xtrackers FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (XUKX) 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 XUKX invest in?
Its largest holdings are HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (10.2%), SHELL PLC (8.4%) and ASTRAZENECA PLC (7.4%). Financial Services is its largest sector at 27.9%. It is a distributing fund domiciled in Luxembourg.
What is the expense ratio of XUKX?
Xtrackers FTSE 100 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 £84.0M.
Is XUKX a UCITS ETF, and why does that matter for Indian investors?
Yes. Xtrackers FTSE 100 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 XUKX dividends taxed in India?
Xtrackers FTSE 100 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 XUKX?
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.