Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through

A+

Excellent

100Score

Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) halal? Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Sprott Physical Gold Trust keeps non-compliant holdings under 5% of its basket by weight with a compliance score of 100/100 (Grade: A+).

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HalalScreener rates Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) Halal, 100/100, grade A+ under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PHYS

Basket rule

Well clear of the limit

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

0.0% of 5.0% limit

100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust

PHYS: Is Sprott Physical Gold Trust Halal?

Sprott Physical Gold Trust

AMEXFinancial ServicesCA

$31.50

Market Cap: 14.9B

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About Sprott Physical Gold Trust

The Sprott Physical Gold Trust is an exchange-traded commodity (ETC) overseen and managed by Sprott Asset Management, LP. This fund's core strategy involves acquiring and holding physical gold bullion, specifically in the form of London Good Delivery bars. Established on August 28, 2009, this investment vehicle is legally domiciled in Canada.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 13, 2026

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Basket Composition

100% 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.

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Halal100%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal0%
Unknown0%
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Sep 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

  3. Halal

    until the change above

  4. 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 Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) halal to invest in?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) is rated 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 Sprott Physical Gold Trust get a A+ compliance rating?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust's grade of A+ (Excellent) reflects the weighted result of its holdings, not one company's ratios: debt and deposit ratios do not describe a fund.
What could change Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Shariah verdict?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust'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 Sprott Physical Gold Trust re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust is re-screened as its published holdings change. Last screened: Oct 13, 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.