Is iShares Global Comm Services ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Global Comm Services ETF IXP 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 Global Comm Services 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 Global Comm Services ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Global Comm Services ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Global Comm Services 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 Global Comm Services 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 Global Comm Services ETF?

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

iShares Global Comm Services ETF IXP

IXP Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares Global Comm Services ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares Global Comm Services ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of IXP ETF

US Equity Communication Services

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

IXP was created on 2001-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on communication services equity. The ETF currently has 810.4m in AUM and 70 holdings. IXP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global communication services companies, drawn from 1,200 global stocks selected by S&P.

iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Communication Services
85.30%
Other
14.61%
Information Technology
0.09%
Real Estate
0.00%

FAQ's for iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP)

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