Is iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF halal to invest in?

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

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

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

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

iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF KWT

KWT Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of KWT ETF

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

KWT was created on 2020-09-01 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 81.55m in AUM and 38 holdings. KWT tracks a market-cap-weighted index of all-cap stocks in Kuwait.

iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
53.45%
Other
15.92%
Industrials
9.39%
Real Estate
9.19%
Communication Services
4.98%
Consumer Discretionary
2.94%
Materials
1.53%
Energy
1.16%
Consumer Staples
1.10%
Utilities
0.34%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF (KWT)

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