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EFA: Is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Halal?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

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$103.55

Market Cap: 76.9B

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 19, 2026

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Basket Composition

46% of basket screened

ETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.

22%
20%
54%
Halal22%
Doubtful4%
Not Halal20%
Unknown54%

Top Holdings

ASMLASML HOLDINGHalal2.98%HSBCHSBC HOLDINGS PLCNot Halal1.51%ROCHE PS PAR AGUnknown1.51%SHELSHELLDoubtful1.40%NVSNOVARTIS AGHalal1.30%AZNASTRAZENECA PLCHalal1.19%NSRGYNESTLE SADoubtful1.18%MUFGMITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUPNot Halal1.08%SAPSAPNot Halal1.07%SIEGYSIEMENS N AGDoubtful1.03%
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

Compliance History

  1. Under Reviewnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

  3. Under Review

    until the change above

  4. Not Halal

    until the change above

  5. Under Review

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: iShares published basket as of Oct 15, 2026Data source: ISHARES-US

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) halal to invest in?
HalalScreener has not published a verdict on iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA): the fund is under review, and the page above says why. Each holding is screened individually under AAOIFI Standard 21 and the result is weighed. A fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
Why did iShares MSCI EAFE ETF get a C+ compliance rating?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF carries no grade while its verdict is withheld.
What could change iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's Shariah verdict?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's verdict is recalculated whenever the fund rebalances or holdings change materially. If the haram-weight of underlying holdings crosses 5% (the AAOIFI threshold for fund look-through), the verdict will flip to Not Halal. HalalScreener rescreens ETFs at each rebalance cycle.
How often is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is re-screened as its published holdings change. Last screened: Oct 19, 2026.

Screened by holdings look-through under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. A fund is evaluated by screening its holdings under AAOIFI financial standards and weighing the result, using publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.