Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through

A+

Excellent

100Score

Is abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) halal? Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF 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 abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) Halal, 100/100, grade A+ under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/SGOL

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.

abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF

SGOL: Is abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF Halal?

abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF

AMEXFinancial ServicesUS

$39.92

Market Cap: 7.0B

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About abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF

The abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF, identified by its ticker symbol SGOL, is structured to track the market value of physical gold. Its objective is to reflect the price fluctuations of gold bullion, after accounting for the Trust's various operational costs and fees.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 9, 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

Halal, unchanged since Sep 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

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

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) halal to invest in?
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) 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 abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF get a A+ compliance rating?
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF'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 abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF's Shariah verdict?
abrdn Physical Gold Shares 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 abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF is re-screened as its published holdings change. Last screened: Oct 9, 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.