Is iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF halal to invest in?

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

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

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

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

iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF EWM

EWM Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of EWM ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

EWM was created on 1996-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 298.01m in AUM and 28 holdings. EWM tracks a market-cap-weighted index of Malaysian stocks primarily traded on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
41.87%
Utilities
13.38%
Consumer Staples
10.45%
Industrials
10.16%
Communication Services
6.84%
Materials
6.58%
Consumer Discretionary
4.47%
Health Care
3.10%
Information Technology
1.58%
Energy
1.04%
Other
0.53%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM)

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