Is iShares MSCI Chile ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Chile ETF ECH 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 MSCI Chile 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 MSCI Chile ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares MSCI Chile ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI Chile 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 MSCI Chile 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 MSCI Chile ETF?

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

iShares MSCI Chile ETF ECH

ECH Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Chile ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI Chile ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of ECH ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

ECH was created on 2007-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1021.18m in AUM and 28 holdings. ECH tracks a market-cap-weighted index of Chilean firms that covers roughly 99% of the free float-adjusted market-capitalization.

iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
28.96%
Utilities
16.61%
Other
14.01%
Consumer Staples
13.76%
Industrials
6.82%
Materials
5.96%
Energy
4.68%
Consumer Discretionary
4.38%
Real Estate
3.24%
Communication Services
1.58%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH)

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