Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 11, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust (FXB) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust has 5% or more of its basket by weight in non-compliant holdings with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust (FXB) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 11, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FXB
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
FXB: Is Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust Halal?
Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust
$127.26
Market Cap: 75.4M
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About Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust
The Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust, identified by the ticker symbol FXB, is designed to mirror the value of the British pound sterling. This currency is the official tender for the United Kingdom, encompassing England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and has served as the accounting currency for the Bank of England since 1694.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
Shariah Compliance Status
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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Holds foreign currency on deposit in an interest-bearing bank account; its only income is that interest
Basket Composition
100% of basket screenedETFs 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.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Tracked since Sep 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.