Is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF EEMA 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 Emerging Markets Asia 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 Emerging Markets Asia ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia 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 Emerging Markets Asia 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 Emerging Markets Asia ETF?

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

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF EEMA

EEMA Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of EEMA ETF

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

EEMA was created on 2012-02-08 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1546.74m in AUM and 841 holdings. EEMA tracks a market-cap-weighted index of Asian emerging markets firms.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
27.91%
Other
16.47%
Financials
13.44%
Consumer Discretionary
10.72%
Communication Services
8.44%
Industrials
6.27%
Materials
3.93%
Consumer Staples
3.78%
Health Care
3.38%
Energy
2.56%
Utilities
2.13%
Real Estate
0.97%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA)

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