Is iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF EPU 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 Peru and Global Exposure 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 Peru and Global Exposure ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure 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 Peru and Global Exposure 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 Peru and Global Exposure ETF?

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

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF EPU

EPU Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of EPU ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

EPU was created on 2009-06-19 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 274.08m in AUM and 26 holdings. EPU is passively managed to track market cap -weighted index that seeks to provide broad Peru equity exposure. Selection includes a minimum number of Peruvian securities and issuers before expanding exposure to those stocks with related exposure.

iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (EPU) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (EPU)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Materials
39.69%
Other
26.48%
Financials
22.42%
Consumer Discretionary
4.79%
Utilities
2.43%
Real Estate
2.15%
Communication Services
2.03%
Health Care
0.01%
Information Technology
0.00%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (EPU)

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