Is iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF NEAR 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 Short Duration Bond Active 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 Short Duration Bond Active ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Short Duration Bond Active 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 Short Duration Bond Active 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 Short Duration Bond Active ETF?

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

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NEAR Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of NEAR ETF

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

NEAR was created on 2013-09-25 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3747.7m in AUM and 1352 holdings. NEAR provides active management to a portfolio of USD-denominated fixed- and floating-rate debt securities with investment grade rating and of varying maturities. It aims for a three years or less effective duration while seeking total return.

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FAQ's for iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF (NEAR)

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