Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL 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 USA Quality Factor 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 USA Quality Factor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor 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 USA Quality Factor 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 USA Quality Factor ETF?

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

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF QUAL

QUAL Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of QUAL ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

QUAL was created on 2013-07-18 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QUAL tracks an index of US large- and mid-cap stocks, selected and weighted by high ROE, stable earnings growth and low debt/equity, relative to peers in each sector.

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
29.90%
Financials
12.76%
Health Care
11.98%
Consumer Discretionary
9.84%
Industrials
9.28%
Communication Services
7.87%
Consumer Staples
5.82%
Energy
3.39%
Materials
2.54%
Utilities
2.50%
Real Estate
2.41%
Other
1.71%

FAQ's for iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)

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