Is iShares MSCI China ETF halal to invest in?

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

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

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

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

iShares MSCI China ETF MCHI

MCHI Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI China ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of MCHI ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

MCHI was created on 2011-03-29 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 7789.02m in AUM and 556 holdings. MCHI tracks a market-cap-weighted index of investable Chinese shares. The fund stretches across all market-cap sizes.

iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
36.83%
Communication Services
19.10%
Consumer Discretionary
17.29%
Information Technology
5.86%
Financials
4.08%
Industrials
4.08%
Consumer Staples
3.62%
Health Care
3.04%
Utilities
2.23%
Materials
1.98%
Real Estate
1.19%
Energy
0.70%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI)

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