What is iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's Shariah compliance score?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) has a Shariah compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F, Non-Compliant). A fund is screened by looking through its holdings: each holding is screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and weighed, and the fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

Does iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF pass AAOIFI look-through screening?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) does not pass AAOIFI look-through screening. A fund is screened by looking through its holdings: each holding is screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and weighed, and the fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

How much purification is needed for iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) and 8,200+ securities. US-listed stocks and ETFs are screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21. Bursa Malaysia securities carry the Securities Commission Malaysia's official status. Coins are screened separately, under published scholarly opinion. The verdict is free, with no credit card or signup required for basic screening.

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Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through

Non-Compliant

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Is iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 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 iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/IEMG

Basket rule

Over the limit

An ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

14.6% of 5.0% limit

42% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

IEMG: Is iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Halal?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

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$76.79

Market Cap: 151.0B

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 19, 2026

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Business Activity Screen

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Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (14.6%)

Basket Composition

42% 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.

27%

15%

58%

Halal27%

Doubtful0%

Not Halal15%

Unknown58%

Top Holdings

TSMTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedHalal11.83%SSNLFSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Halal6.45%SKHYSK hynix Inc.Halal5.51%BlackRock Funds III: BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional; SL Agency SharesNot Halal5.03%Tencent Holdings LimitedUnknown2.25%BABAAlibaba Group Holding LimitedNot Halal1.73%MediaTek Inc.Unknown1.34%DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Unknown0.97%HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Unknown0.74%SSNLFSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Halal0.70%

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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

Compliance History

Not Halalnow
since Jun 2026
Under Review
until the change above

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

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) halal to invest in?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) is rated Not Halal by holdings look-through. 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 Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF get a F compliance rating?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's grade of F (Non-Compliant) reflects the weighted result of its holdings, not one company's ratios: debt and deposit ratios do not describe a fund.

What could change iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's Shariah verdict?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets 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 Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets 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.