Halal Finance

ISDE: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Islamic UCITS ETF

Emerging-markets equity (UCITS) from BlackRock (iShares), 0.35% MER, bought in USD on the London Stock Exchange.

Fund facts

Figures as of July 18, 2026 (fee data November 1, 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. These 8 holdings are 45.7% of the fund, out of 396 in total.

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 largest dedicated halal EM fund here.

TER 0.35% (ISIN IE00B27YCP72). About US$883M in assets (iShares fact sheet, September 30, 2026).

Official fund page: live price & full holdings →

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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, so 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].