Is SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF WDIV 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 S&P Global Dividend 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 S&P Global Dividend ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P Global Dividend 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 S&P Global Dividend 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 S&P Global Dividend ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF WDIV

WDIV Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of WDIV ETF

US Equity High Dividend Yield

No. As of September 2026, SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

WDIV was created on 2013-05-29 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 241.1m in AUM and 94 holdings. WDIV tracks an index of 100 high-dividend-yielding stocks from the S&P Global BMI Index. Constituents are selected and weighted by dividends.

SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV) Chart

Key Statistics of SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
24.07%
Utilities
17.66%
Real Estate
11.82%
Communication Services
7.87%
Materials
7.41%
Consumer Staples
7.34%
Energy
6.55%
Industrials
6.28%
Health Care
3.71%
Consumer Discretionary
3.45%
Other
2.30%
Information Technology
1.54%

FAQ's for SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV)

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF WDIV 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 S&P Global Dividend ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P Global Dividend 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 S&P Global Dividend ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.