Is iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF EMGF 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 Emerging Markets Equity Factor 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 Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor 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 Emerging Markets Equity Factor 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 Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF?

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

iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF EMGF

EMGF Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of EMGF ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

EMGF was created on 2015-12-08 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. EMGF tracks an index of large- and mid-cap equities from emerging markets. Stocks are selected and weighted to optimize exposure to five factors: quality, value, momentum, smaller size and low volatility.

iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
23.75%
Financials
17.45%
Other
11.73%
Consumer Discretionary
8.44%
Industrials
8.12%
Consumer Staples
7.13%
Communication Services
7.04%
Materials
5.81%
Energy
3.81%
Utilities
3.32%
Health Care
2.63%
Real Estate
0.77%

FAQ's for iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF (EMGF)

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