Halal Finance

HIUS: HSBC MSCI USA Islamic Screened UCITS ETF

US equity (UCITS) from HSBC Asset Management, ~0.30% MER, bought in USD on the London Stock Exchange.

Fund facts

Figures as of July 18, 2026 (fee data November 1, 2026); ~ marks an approximate fee: not confirmed on the provider’s own page, or its documents disagree.

Provider
HSBC Asset Management
Type
US equity (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 methodology (the fund was renamed from Islamic ESG to Islamic Screened on April 30, 2025).

Top holdings

A dated snapshot (as of July 18, 2026); the official fund page always carries the live, complete list. These 8 holdings are 49.8% of the fund, out of 126 in total.

Sector weights

Technology58.1%
Health Care9.2%
Industrials8.7%
Consumer Discretionary7.3%

How Canadians buy HIUS

UCITS on the LSE, via IBKR only; a niche pick with small assets.

OCF 0.30% per HSBC's monthly report, where it is marked as an estimate, so treat it as approximate. About US$90–96M in assets per fund databases (August to September 2026). Sister fund HIEM (HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic Screened Capped UCITS ETF) is 0.35% with about US$182M (HSBC, August 31, 2026), 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 methodology (the fund was renamed from Islamic ESG to Islamic Screened on April 30, 2025). Screening standards differ between index families, so 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.

Educational information, not investment advice and not a fatwa. Holdings, yields and fees are dated snapshots that change; always confirm on the official fund page and verify the Shariah screening against the standard you follow. Questions or stale numbers? [email protected].