Is SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF SPDW 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 SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US 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 SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US 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 SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US 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 SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF SPDW

SPDW Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of SPDW ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

SPDW was created on 2007-04-20 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 33402.45m in AUM and 2373 holdings. SPDW tracks the performance of a market-cap-weighted index of developed stocks located outside of the United States.

SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) Chart

Key Statistics of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
19.74%
Industrials
17.12%
Health Care
11.18%
Consumer Discretionary
10.70%
Information Technology
8.98%
Consumer Staples
7.54%
Materials
7.05%
Energy
5.03%
Communication Services
4.17%
Utilities
2.95%
Real Estate
2.77%
Other
2.77%

FAQ's for SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW)

As of September 2026, SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF SPDW 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 SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US 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 SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.