8 Best Halal ETFs for 2026
Complete comparison of every Shariah-compliant ETF available to US investors - equity, sukuk, REIT, and global
There are now 8 halal ETFs available to US investors, covering US equities (SPUS, HLAL, MNZL), global equities (UMMA, SPWO), sukuk bonds (SPSK), real estate (SPRE), and technology (SPTE). Expense ratios range from 0.40% to 0.65%.
- 8 Shariah-compliant ETFs are now available on US exchanges - covering every major asset class
- SPUS ($2.1B AUM) and HLAL ($752M) are the two largest US equity halal ETFs
- MNZL has the lowest fee (0.40%) and the most holdings (~461) of any halal ETF - and is the only one with large + mid cap (Russell 1000)
- SPSK is the only US-listed sukuk (Islamic bond) ETF, providing halal fixed-income exposure
- Expense ratios range from 0.40% to 0.65% - competitive with conventional ESG ETFs
- Each fund is certified by a named Shariah body - S&P Dow Jones Shariah (Ratings Intelligence) for the SP Funds ETFs, Wahed's board for HLAL, the Shariyah Review Bureau for UMMA, and Russell's IdealRatings screens for MNZL
Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.us)
Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF
For a long-term core US holding, MNZL wins on the three things that actually compound:
- Lowest fee of any halal ETF - 0.40%, beating SPUS (0.45%), HLAL (0.50%) and the SP Funds lineup (0.55%).
- Most holdings of any halal ETF - ~461, more than double SPUS (~210) and HLAL (~200).
- Broadest US exposure in one fund - tracks the Russell 1000, so you get large and mid cap. The S&P-based funds hold large caps only.
How to buy it
How to buy MNZL
MNZL is a listed ETF. You buy it at a brokerage (or inside an IRA), the same way you would SPUS or HLAL - not by signing up on manzil.co.
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Open or log into a US brokerage (or IRA custodian)
MNZL trades on a US exchange, so it can sit in a taxable brokerage account, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, or a 401(k) brokerage window. Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, Ally, and Robinhood all accept the ticker.
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Search the ticker MNZL
MNZL is the Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF. Expense ratio 0.40% - the lowest of any broad US-equity halal ETF - with ~461 holdings across large and mid cap (Russell 1000).
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Place a market or limit order
Buy it the same way you would any listed ETF. No Manzil app account is required to hold the fund. If you also want Manzil's managed investing app, that is a separate signup at app.manzil.us.
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Review purification on the fund site
Manzil publishes purification figures on manzilfunds.com. If a holding later fails the screen, use HalalWallet's purification calculator to estimate any amount to give away.
Halal ETF Quick Comparison
Sorted by lowest expense ratio - the fee you pay every year you hold the fund.
Data sourced from fund provider websites. Always verify with the fund provider before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
| ETF | Fee | AUM | Holdings | Focus | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MNZLLowest fee Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF | 0.40% | $25.31M (2026-08-04) | ~490 | US Large & Mid Cap | Visit Fund → |
SPUS SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah Industry Exclusions ETF | 0.45% | $2.9B (2026-08-04) | ~210 | US Large Growth | Visit Fund → |
SPWO SP Funds S&P World ETF | 0.45% | $200M (2026-08-04) | ~400 | Global Large Blend | Visit Fund → |
SPSK SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | 0.50% | $645M (2026-08-04) | ~170 | Global Bond (Sukuk) | Visit Fund → |
SPRE SP Funds S&P Global REIT Shariah ETF | 0.50% | $221M (2026-08-04) | ~30 | Global Real Estate | Visit Fund → |
HLAL Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 0.50% | $752M | ~200 | US Large Growth | Visit Fund → |
SPTE SP Funds S&P Global Technology ETF | 0.55% | $217M (2026-08-04) | ~100 | Global Technology | Visit Fund → |
UMMA Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 0.65% | $0.2B | ~100 | Global Large Growth | Visit Fund → |
Who Certifies Each Fund - the Record
Every fund on this page calls itself Shariah-compliant. That claim doesn't come from us - it comes from a named screening body or Shariah supervisory board, and each one publishes its position. We record those positions in our verdict corpus with dates and links to the primary documents, so you can see exactly who stands behind each fund before you buy it. HalalWallet is not a Shariah authority - the table below is what each fund's own certifier says, reproduced from the source.
| Fund | Certified / screened by | Their published position | Verdict record |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNZL | MNZL independent Shariah Supervisory Board | The index applies AAOIFI-based Shariah screens via Russell's IdealRatings system, and an independent Shariah Supervisory Board oversees the fund with a purification process for residual income. | Halal· Jul 2026 |
| SPUS | SP Funds Shariah Supervisory Board | Reviews and approves the S&P Dow Jones Shariah screening methodology, audits the portfolio, and certifies SPUS as Shariah-compliant, with a published purification ratio for residual income. | Halal· Jun 2026 |
| SPWO | S&P Dow Jones Shariah / Ratings Intelligence + Shariah Supervisory Board | SPWO's underlying index is screened by Ratings Intelligence Partners with a Shariah Supervisory Board, applying sector and AAOIFI-style financial screens and providing a purification ratio for residual income. | Halal· Jul 2026 |
| SPSK | SP Funds / Dow Jones Sukuk Index (AAOIFI-aligned) | SPSK tracks Shariah-compliant, investment-grade sukuk under the Dow Jones Sukuk Index; because the underlying instruments are structured per Islamic finance principles, no dividend purification is required. | Halal· Jul 2026 |
| SPRE | S&P Dow Jones Shariah / Ratings Intelligence + Shariah Supervisory Board | The S&P Global All Equity REIT Shariah Capped Index is screened by Ratings Intelligence Partners working with a Shariah Supervisory Board, which interprets the rules and certifies the methodology; a purification ratio is provided for residual income. | Halal· Jul 2026 |
| HLAL | Wahed Shariah Supervisory Board | Oversees the FTSE USA Shariah Index methodology, audits HLAL's holdings, and certifies the fund Shariah-compliant, with purification guidance for residual income. | Halal· Jun 2026 |
| SPTE | S&P Dow Jones Shariah / Ratings Intelligence + Shariah Supervisory Board | SPTE's underlying index is screened by Ratings Intelligence Partners with a Shariah Supervisory Board, applying sector and AAOIFI-style financial screens and providing a purification ratio for residual income. | Halal· Jul 2026 |
| UMMA | Shariyah Review Bureau (UMMA's Shariah Supervisory Board) | The SSB certified the Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF (UMMA) as compliant in light of AAOIFI Shariah standards, and leads ongoing supervision and Shariah audit — with financial screens of 30% debt/assets, 30% cash+interest-bearing securities/assets, and 5% non-permissible income. | Halal· Jul 2026 |
The rulebooks are not identical
One thing the fund marketing pages gloss over: these certifiers don't work from a single shared rulebook. The SP Funds ETFs run on S&P Dow Jones's Shariah methodology, screened by Ratings Intelligence Partners with a Shariah Supervisory Board. HLAL follows the FTSE USA Shariah Index under Wahed's board. UMMA is certified to AAOIFI standards by the Shariyah Review Bureau - 30% debt-to-assets, 30% cash plus interest-bearing securities, 5% non-permissible income. MNZL applies Russell's IdealRatings AAOIFI-based screens plus an AFSC human-rights overlay no other US halal ETF uses.
The sector exclusions look similar across all of them; the financial-ratio math is not. That's why a stock can sit inside one halal ETF and be missing from another that sounds identical. We track this divergence across the whole corpus - see why halal stock screeners disagree, the disagreement index, or the full picture in The State of Halal Finance in America.
One practical consequence of screened-but-not-perfect portfolios: nearly every equity fund above publishes a purification ratio - the small share of dividends you donate to cleanse residual non-compliant income. If you hold any of these funds (or individual stocks), our free dividend purification calculator works out the donation amount per holding.
And the funds that don't pass
The most common question isn't about these eight funds - it's whether you can just keep buying VOO or QQQ. Here is the mainstream position on the big conventional index funds, from the same corpus:
A conventional, unscreened S&P 500 index fund is not permissible to hold, because it includes companies in impermissible sectors (conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, gambling) and companies breaching the debt/interest ratio limits, and the fund itself earns interest.
The screened route: For Shariah-compliant S&P 500-style exposure, use the screened version of the index — tracked by SPUS — or a broader Shariah-screened U.S. fund such as HLAL, which remove the non-compliant companies and handle purification.
Full record →A conventional, unscreened S&P 500 fund such as SPY is not permissible — it includes impermissible sectors (conventional banking, insurance) and over-leveraged companies and earns interest.
The screened route: SPUS tracks a Shariah-screened S&P 500; HLAL offers broader screened U.S. exposure. Both remove the non-compliant companies and handle purification.
Full record →An unscreened Nasdaq-100 fund is not permissible to hold: even with financials excluded by index rules, it contains companies that breach the debt/interest ratio limits or have impermissible revenue, and the fund earns interest.
The screened route: HLAL (Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF) is heavily technology-weighted and Shariah-screened, making it a closer halal substitute for a growth/tech tilt; SPUS is the screened S&P 500 option.
Full record →US Equity
Track US Shariah-compliant stocks
Pros
- ✓Lowest expense ratio of any US halal equity ETF (0.40%)
- ✓Broadest US halal portfolio - roughly 490 holdings versus about 200 for SPUS or HLAL
- ✓Russell/IdealRatings index methodology built to AAOIFI standards
- ✓Distinctive AFSC human-rights overlay excludes companies linked to grave violations
Cons
- −Tiny fund: $25.31M in net assets raises real closure risk if it fails to scale
- −Track record only since November 2025 - one market cycle short of meaningful history
- −Thin trading: 0.15% 30-day bid/ask spread is wide next to established halal ETFs
- −Limited brand recognition against SP Funds and Wahed incumbents
Pros
- ✓Largest halal ETF by AUM at $2.9B - deep liquidity and tight spreads
- ✓0.45% expense ratio, among the cheapest in halal investing
- ✓Tracks the S&P 500 Shariah Industry Exclusions Index - a familiar, rules-based universe
- ✓Quarterly purification factors published with a free calculator
Cons
- −US-focused only - pair with an international fund for global coverage
- −Tech-heavy: the surviving S&P 500 names skew hard toward technology
- −Excluding financials and high-debt names means meaningful tracking difference from the plain S&P 500
Pros
- ✓Second-largest halal ETF at roughly $752M - liquid and established
- ✓FTSE Shariah USA methodology with independent Yasaar screening and fatwa certification
- ✓Quarterly purification amounts published on the fund page
- ✓Per-fund Shariah certificate plus published board reports for 2021-2024
Cons
- −0.50% fee sits above SPUS (0.45%) and MNZL (0.40%) for similar US halal exposure
- −US-focused only - needs an international complement like UMMA or SPWO
- −Tech-heavy portfolio, as with all screened US large-cap funds
- −Annual-only distributions, versus monthly at the SP Funds equity ETFs
Global Equity
International and world market exposure
Pros
- ✓Broadest halal international diversification available in one US-listed fund
- ✓50/50 developed ex-US and emerging markets split covers both worlds systematically
- ✓0.45% expense ratio now matches SPUS as the cheapest in the SP Funds family
- ✓Completes a simple three-fund halal portfolio with SPUS and SPSK
Cons
- −Some US overlap in practice reduces the diversification purity versus a strict ex-US fund
- −Emerging-markets half brings currency and governance risk
- −At $200M it is the family's smallest equity fund, with correspondingly wider spreads
Pros
- ✓Dedicated halal international (non-US) exposure - still a thin category
- ✓Dow Jones Islamic methodology with an added ESG data layer
- ✓Quarterly distributions and published quarterly purification amounts
- ✓Pairs with HLAL for a simple two-fund global halal equity core
Cons
- −0.65% expense ratio is the priciest among mainstream halal equity ETFs - SPWO covers similar ground at 0.45%
- −'Loosely tracking' its index means active-management discretion and potential index drift
- −Currency exposure across its non-US book
- −Smaller AUM (~$0.2B) than the category leaders
Sector & Specialty
Targeted exposure to specific sectors or asset classes
Pros
- ✓Only US-listed sukuk ETF - the practical fixed-income sleeve for halal portfolios
- ✓30-day SEC yield of 4.59% (07/31/2026), competitive with conventional bond funds
- ✓No purification homework: sukuk returns derive from assets, not interest
- ✓$645M in assets with monthly distributions and multi-manager oversight
Cons
- −Bond-like return profile - minimal growth; this is ballast, not an engine
- −Concentrated issuer base: global sukuk issuance is dominated by Gulf sovereigns and their entities
- −Sukuk carry credit and liquidity risk; the market is thinner than conventional bonds in stress
Pros
- ✓Real estate income exposure without direct property ownership or interest-based financing
- ✓Leverage screening structurally excludes the most indebted REITs - a real doctrinal and risk difference
- ✓Lowest purification burden in the SP Funds family (0.52% of Q1 2026 dividends)
- ✓Monthly distributions with a 2.18% 30-day SEC yield at the July 2026 mark
Cons
- −Concentrated portfolio of roughly 30 holdings - single-name risk is meaningful
- −Real estate is rate-sensitive; the sector can lag badly in rising-rate stretches
- −At $221M with a specialty mandate, spreads run wider than broad-market funds
Pros
- ✓Focused halal exposure to the global technology sector, not just US names
- ✓Includes non-US leaders like Taiwan Semiconductor via the S&P Global 1200 universe
- ✓Full SP Funds compliance file: accreditation certificate, auditor report, quarterly purification
- ✓Monthly distributions despite the growth mandate
Cons
- −Single-sector concentration - this amplifies rather than diversifies most halal portfolios' existing tech tilt
- −High volatility inherent to a pure technology fund
- −Highest purification burden in the family (2.27% of dividends in Q1 2026)
- −At $217M it is mid-sized; spreads run wider than SPUS
The Fee Difference Compounds
Expense ratios look tiny, but over decades they quietly compound. See what the lowest-fee halal ETF could keep in your pocket.
What does a lower fee actually save you?
The same portfolio - only the expense ratio changes.
Extra in your pocket with the lower fee
$19,368
over 30 years, purely from the 0.15% fee difference
Illustrative only. Assumes identical gross returns and reinvested distributions; actual returns vary and are not guaranteed. Fees are the only difference modeled. Not investment advice.
How to Build a Halal ETF Portfolio
Simple (1 Fund)
One fund for broad US equity exposure.
Best for: beginners, small portfolios
Balanced (3 Funds)
US equity + international + fixed income.
Best for: moderate risk, diversified
Growth (4+ Funds)
Aggressive allocation with sector tilts.
Best for: experienced investors, larger portfolios
How to Choose the Right Halal ETF
For New Investors
Start with MNZL (lowest fee at 0.40%, the most holdings at ~461, and large + mid-cap via the Russell 1000) or SPUS (largest AUM, S&P 500 large-cap tracking). Either gives you core US equity exposure - MNZL just does it cheaper and with broader diversification.
- • One fund is enough to start
- • Consider dollar-cost averaging
- • Available in any brokerage account
- • Fractional shares available at most brokers
For Diversified Portfolios
Add SPSK for fixed income (sukuk), UMMA or SPWO for international exposure, and SPRE for real estate - building a fully halal multi-asset portfolio.
- • Mix equity, sukuk, and REIT ETFs
- • Use SPWO for single-fund global exposure
- • SPSK provides bond-like stability
- • SPTE for tech sector conviction
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ETFs halal?
A conventional ETF is only halal if its underlying holdings are Shariah-compliant. Standard index ETFs (like a regular S&P 500 fund) are not halal because they include alcohol, gambling, conventional banks, and highly-leveraged companies. Halal (Islamic) ETFs solve this by tracking a Shariah-screened index and purifying any incidental impermissible income - funds like SPUS, HLAL, SPSK, UMMA and MNZL are built specifically for Muslim investors. Stick to these dedicated halal ETFs rather than assuming a mainstream ETF is permissible.
What makes an ETF halal or Shariah-compliant?
Halal ETFs screen out companies involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, conventional banking, tobacco, weapons) and those with excessive debt ratios (typically over 33% debt-to-market cap). Holdings are monitored and rebalanced regularly by a Shariah advisory board.
Who certifies that a halal ETF is actually halal?
Each fund retains a named Shariah oversight body - the certification never comes from the fund marketing itself. The SP Funds ETFs (SPUS, SPSK, SPRE, SPTE, SPWO) track S&P Dow Jones Shariah indices screened by Ratings Intelligence Partners working with a Shariah Supervisory Board. Wahed's HLAL follows the FTSE USA Shariah Index under Wahed's Shariah supervisory board, and UMMA is certified to AAOIFI standards by the Shariyah Review Bureau. MNZL uses Russell's IdealRatings AAOIFI-based screens with an independent Shariah Supervisory Board. HalalWallet does not issue rulings - we record each certifier's published position, dated, with links to the primary documents.
Do all halal ETFs follow the same Shariah screening standard?
No - and this is the detail most comparisons skip. The major index families behind these funds (S&P Dow Jones Shariah, FTSE Shariah, Dow Jones Islamic Market, Russell IdealRatings) all exclude the same prohibited sectors, but their financial-ratio tests are not identical. UMMA's certification, for example, applies AAOIFI's limits of 30% debt-to-assets, 30% cash plus interest-bearing securities, and 5% non-permissible income, while other index families compute their ratios differently. The same company can pass one index's screen and fail another's, which is why holdings differ between funds that sound alike.
What is the difference between SPUS, HLAL, and MNZL?
All three are US equity halal ETFs but track different indices. SPUS (0.45% fee, ~210 holdings) tracks the S&P 500 Shariah Index and has the largest AUM at $2.1B. HLAL (0.50%, ~200 holdings) tracks the FTSE USA Shariah Index. Both hold large caps only. MNZL (0.40%, ~461 holdings) tracks the Russell 1000, so it gives you large- AND mid-cap exposure in one fund - the most holdings and the lowest fee of any halal ETF.
What is a sukuk ETF and why would I invest in one?
SPSK is a sukuk (Islamic bond) ETF that provides fixed-income exposure without interest. Sukuks represent ownership in tangible assets and generate returns through profit-sharing rather than interest payments. Adding SPSK to an equity portfolio provides diversification and lower volatility, similar to how conventional investors use bond ETFs.
Are there halal index funds?
Yes - the most accessible halal index funds are ETFs that track a Shariah-screened index. SPUS tracks the S&P 500 Shariah Index, HLAL tracks the FTSE USA Shariah Index, and MNZL tracks a Shariah-screened Russell 1000 (large + mid cap). Functionally these are halal index funds you can buy in any brokerage. Note that conventional broad-market index funds like VOO (S&P 500) or VTSAX are not halal, because they hold non-compliant financials, alcohol, and other excluded sectors and earn interest on cash - the Shariah-screened ETFs above are the compliant equivalent. For the full ruling with scholar positions, see our dated verdict: Is index fund investing halal? (/is-it-halal/index-funds).
What is the best halal S&P 500 ETF?
SPUS (SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF) is the closest halal equivalent to an S&P 500 index fund - it tracks the S&P 500 Shariah Index, removing companies that fail Shariah business-activity and financial-ratio screens. It is the largest US-equity halal ETF by AUM (~$2.1B) at a 0.45% fee. If you want broader coverage, MNZL tracks a Shariah-screened Russell 1000 (large + mid cap) at a lower 0.40% fee, and HLAL tracks the FTSE USA Shariah Index. A conventional S&P 500 fund such as VOO or SPY is not halal.
Can I build a complete halal portfolio using only ETFs?
Yes. With 8 halal ETFs now available, you can build a fully diversified portfolio: SPUS or HLAL for US equities, UMMA or SPWO for international, SPSK for fixed income, SPRE for real estate, and SPTE for technology. This covers all major asset classes without any interest-based instruments.
Can I buy halal ETFs in my IRA or Roth IRA?
Yes. All 8 halal ETFs listed here trade on major U.S. exchanges and can be held in any standard brokerage account including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, and 401k accounts that offer a brokerage window.
What are the expense ratios for halal ETFs?
Halal ETF fees range from 0.40% (MNZL) to 0.65% (UMMA). Most SP Funds ETFs charge 0.55%, while SPUS is 0.45% and HLAL is 0.50%. These are competitive with conventional ESG ETFs and significantly lower than actively managed halal mutual funds.
Do halal ETFs underperform conventional ETFs?
Performance varies by market cycle. Halal ETFs tend to have lower exposure to financial services and higher exposure to tech, which can lead to outperformance in tech-driven markets. Historical data shows halal ETFs tracking closely with conventional benchmarks over multi-year periods.
How often are halal ETF holdings rebalanced?
Most halal ETFs rebalance quarterly or semi-annually when their underlying index is reconstituted. During rebalancing, companies that no longer meet Shariah screening criteria are removed and compliant replacements are added. This ensures ongoing Shariah compliance.
Ready to Start Halal Investing?
For low-cost core US exposure, our top pick is MNZL - the lowest-fee broad US halal ETF at 0.40%.
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Reviewed monthly and updated when ETF holdings, fee disclosures, or screening references change.
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