Is iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF DEFA 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 Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE 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 Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE 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 Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE 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 Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF?

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

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As of September 2026, iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of DEFA ETF

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No. As of September 2026, iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (DEFA) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

DEFA was created on 2016-01-05 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. DEFA tracks a market-cap-weighted index of developed-market securities based in Europe, Australia and the Far East. It excludes the US and Canada, and small caps. The index dynamically hedges currency exposure for USD investors.

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FAQ's for iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (DEFA)

As of September 2026, iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF DEFA 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 Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE 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 Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.