iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF
iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NASDAQ: IQQ) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $25.30 (about ₹2,451 a unit) as of 8 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.12% and holds 101 securities. Indian residents can buy IQQ through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$25.23
Today's high
$25.62
52 week low
$22.36
52 week high
$25.81
IQQ opened at $25.52, closed previously at $25.65, and has traded between $22.36 and $25.81 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF seeks to track an index of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq based on market capitalization, offering a way to invest in innovative companies in the U.S. at a cost-effective price.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.12%
Assets (AUM)
$711.9M
Holdings
101
NAV
$25.64
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
IQQ holds 101 securities in total. These 10 are 47.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
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This is not an investment recommendation
How to buy IQQ from India
Indian residents can buy IQQ units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in IQQ from India
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.
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.
Search IQQ and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, IQQ, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your IQQ position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying IQQ from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the IQQ price today?
iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (IQQ) last traded at $25.30 on NASDAQ, as of 8 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,451 a unit at the 8 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does IQQ trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is IQQ, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF manages about $711.9M. Its expense ratio is 0.12% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2026.
What are IQQ's largest holdings?
The top three are NVIDIA (8.5%), APPLE (7.3%) and MICROSOFT (5.8%). IQQ's 10 largest positions make up 47.1% of the fund.
Does IQQ pay dividends?
Yes. IQQ is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on IQQ taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of IQQ?
Yes. You can buy IQQ by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.