Is KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF KESG 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 KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index 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 KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index 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 KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index 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 KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF?

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

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF KESG

KESG Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of KESG ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

KESG was created on 2020-07-29 by KraneShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 4.44m in AUM and 182 holdings. KESG tracks a market-cap-weighted index of Chinese companies that have high environmental, social and governance ratings.

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG) Chart

Key Statistics of KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
43.75%
Consumer Discretionary
16.13%
Communication Services
11.32%
Health Care
8.35%
Industrials
5.11%
Consumer Staples
4.65%
Real Estate
4.00%
Utilities
2.34%
Information Technology
1.71%
Financials
1.66%
Materials
0.95%
Energy
0.03%

FAQ's for KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG)

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