Halal Finance

ISDE — iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic UCITS ETF

Emerging-markets equity (UCITS) from BlackRock (iShares), 0.35% 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); fee confirmed on the provider’s own page.

Provider
BlackRock (iShares)
Type
Emerging-markets equity (UCITS)
Listing
London Stock Exchange (EUR lines as IUSE) · USD
MER
0.35%
Inception
2007-12-07
Holdings
396
Distributions
Semi-annual
Dist. yield
1.24% (distribution yield)

What it tracks & who certifies it

MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic Index. MSCI Islamic methodology.

Top holdings

A dated snapshot (as of July 18, 2026); the official fund page always carries the live, complete list.

Sector weights

Technology57.0%
Basic Materials9.5%
Energy7.5%
Industrials5.7%

How Canadians buy ISDE

UCITS on the LSE, via IBKR or brokers with LSE access; the main dedicated halal EM option.

TER 0.35% (ISIN IE00B27YCP72), 396 holdings, roughly EUR 705M.

Official fund page — live price & full holdings →

Compare ISDE against every halal ETF (fees on your amount) →

Common questions

Is ISDE Shariah-compliant (halal)?

ISDE is screened as follows: MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic Index. MSCI Islamic methodology. Screening standards differ between index families — verify the methodology against the standard you follow before investing.

What does ISDE cost per year?

The management expense ratio is 0.35% per year — about $35 annually on a $10,000 holding, deducted inside the fund rather than billed to you.

Can Canadians hold ISDE 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].