Is iShares Asia 50 ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Asia 50 ETF AIA is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.

Is iShares Asia 50 ETF a Shariah-compliant ETF?

An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes iShares Asia 50 ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Asia 50 ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Asia 50 ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.

Can a halal ETF like iShares Asia 50 ETF become non-compliant?

Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.

Where can I check the Shariah status of iShares Asia 50 ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of iShares Asia 50 ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

iShares Asia 50 ETF AIA

AIA Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares Asia 50 ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares Asia 50 ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of AIA ETF

US Equity Large Cap

No. As of September 2026, iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. iShares Asia 50 ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

AIA was created on 2007-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. AIA tracks an index of 50 of the largest companies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.

iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
40.62%
Other
20.15%
Communication Services
12.99%
Financials
12.70%
Consumer Discretionary
9.30%
Industrials
1.53%
Materials
1.11%
Real Estate
0.93%
Health Care
0.67%

FAQ's for iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA)

As of September 2026, iShares Asia 50 ETF AIA is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.
An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes iShares Asia 50 ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of iShares Asia 50 ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.
Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.
You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of iShares Asia 50 ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.