Is BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF ZLI.TO 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 BMO Low Volatility International Equity 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 BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of BMO Low Volatility International Equity 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 BMO Low Volatility International Equity 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 BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

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ZLI.TO Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of ZLI.TO ETF

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No. As of September 2026, BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF (ZLI.TO) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

ZLI.TO was created on 2015-09-02 by BMO. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 289.76m in AUM and 105 holdings. The fund holds an actively managed portfolio of low-beta large-cap stocks from developed markets outside the US and Canada. The fund gives greater weight to lower beta securities.

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FAQ's for BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF (ZLI.TO)

As of September 2026, BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF ZLI.TO 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 BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of BMO Low Volatility International Equity 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 BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.