HIUS — HSBC MSCI USA Islamic ESG UCITS ETF
US equity with Islamic + ESG overlay (UCITS) from HSBC Asset Management, ~0.30% MER. What it tracks, who certifies it, what it holds, and how a Canadian actually buys it.
Fund facts
Figures as of July 18, 2026 (fee data July 6, 2026); ~ marks a fee from fund databases, not confirmed on the provider’s page.
- Provider
- HSBC Asset Management
- Type
- US equity with Islamic + ESG overlay (UCITS)
- Listing
- London Stock Exchange · USD
- MER
- ~0.30%
- Inception
- 2022-11-17
- Holdings
- 126
- Distributions
- None (accumulating)
What it tracks & who certifies it
MSCI USA Islamic ESG methodology (Islamic screens plus ESG exclusions).
Top holdings
A dated snapshot (as of July 18, 2026); the official fund page always carries the live, complete list.
- Microsoft Corp14.97%
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)7.85%
- Tesla Inc5.72%
- Micron Technology5.11%
- Intel Corp4.70%
- Cisco Systems4.44%
- Lam Research3.71%
- Applied Materials3.33%
Sector weights
How Canadians buy HIUS
UCITS on the LSE, via IBKR only; a niche pick with small assets.
0.30% per fund databases, approximate. Roughly $150M in assets. Sister fund HIES (MSCI EM Islamic ESG) is 0.35% with about $85M, same access route.
Official fund page — live price & full holdings →
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Common questions
Is HIUS Shariah-compliant (halal)?
HIUS is screened as follows: MSCI USA Islamic ESG methodology (Islamic screens plus ESG exclusions). Screening standards differ between index families — verify the methodology against the standard you follow before investing.
What does HIUS cost per year?
The management expense ratio is approximately 0.30% per year — about $30 annually on a $10,000 holding, deducted inside the fund rather than billed to you.
Can Canadians hold HIUS in a TFSA or RRSP?
Yes, where your broker offers London Stock Exchange access (for example Interactive Brokers Canada). UCITS funds lose 15% US withholding inside the Irish fund in every account type, but avoid US estate-tax exposure for large holdings.