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

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

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

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

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

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF XTL

XTL Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is SPDR S&P Telecom ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of XTL ETF

US Equity Theme

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

XTL was created on 2011-01-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 210.76m in AUM and 41 holdings. XTL tracks an equal-weighted index of US telecom companies selected by the S&P Committee.

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) Chart

Key Statistics of SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
50.57%
Communication Services
43.93%
Other
5.50%

FAQ's for SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL)

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