Is SPDR S&P Retail ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT 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 Retail 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 Retail ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

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

The Shariah compliance status of SPDR S&P Retail 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 Retail 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 Retail ETF?

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

SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT

XRT Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is SPDR S&P Retail ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of XRT ETF

US Equity Consumer Discretionary

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

XRT was created on 2006-06-19 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on consumer discretionary equity. The ETF currently has 656.52m in AUM and 74 holdings. XRT tracks a broad-based, equal-weighted index of stocks in the US retail industry.

SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) Chart

Key Statistics of SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Consumer Discretionary
71.18%
Consumer Staples
15.69%
Other
13.13%

FAQ's for SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)

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