Is iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF LDEM 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 ESG MSCI EM Leaders 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 ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders 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 ESG MSCI EM Leaders 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 ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF?

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

iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF LDEM

LDEM Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of LDEM ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

LDEM was created on 2020-02-05 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 32.11m in AUM and 427 holdings. LDEM tracks a tier-weighted index composed of large- and mid-cap emerging-market stocks with high environmental, social, and governance traits relative to their sector peers.

iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF (LDEM) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF (LDEM)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
21.27%
Other
18.04%
Communication Services
11.36%
Information Technology
11.34%
Consumer Discretionary
7.88%
Industrials
7.30%
Consumer Staples
5.44%
Materials
5.31%
Energy
4.92%
Health Care
2.94%
Utilities
2.74%
Real Estate
1.46%

FAQ's for iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF (LDEM)

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