Is iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF EWU 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

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

The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom ETF?

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

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF EWU

EWU Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of EWU ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

EWU was created on 1996-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 2837.76m in AUM and 74 holdings. EWU tracks a market cap-weighted index of British companies. It covers the top 85% of British companies by market cap.

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
20.03%
Consumer Staples
18.15%
Industrials
13.45%
Health Care
13.17%
Energy
11.87%
Materials
7.87%
Consumer Discretionary
5.64%
Utilities
4.53%
Communication Services
2.72%
Information Technology
1.01%
Real Estate
0.79%
Other
0.77%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU)

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