Is SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF DWX 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P International Dividend 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF DWX

DWX Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of DWX ETF

US Equity High Dividend Yield

No. As of September 2026, SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

DWX was created on 2008-02-12 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 496.08m in AUM and 103 holdings. DWX tracks a dividend-weighted index of the 100-highest-yielding companies outside the US that meet the S&P's investability and stability screens.

SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX) Chart

Key Statistics of SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Utilities
21.15%
Real Estate
13.85%
Communication Services
13.56%
Financials
12.87%
Consumer Staples
11.48%
Energy
8.21%
Industrials
5.41%
Consumer Discretionary
4.73%
Health Care
3.59%
Information Technology
2.20%
Other
1.62%
Materials
1.33%

FAQ's for SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX)

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF DWX 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P International Dividend 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 SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.