Halal Finance

ISDU — iShares MSCI USA Islamic UCITS ETF

US equity (UCITS) from BlackRock (iShares), 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); fee confirmed on the provider’s own page.

Provider
BlackRock (iShares)
Type
US equity (UCITS)
Listing
London Stock Exchange (EUR lines on gettex/Stuttgart as IUSF) · USD
MER
0.30%
Inception
2007-12-07
Holdings
141
Distributions
Semi-annual
Dist. yield
0.83% (12-month trailing)

What it tracks & who certifies it

MSCI USA Islamic Index. MSCI Islamic Index Series methodology (ratios vs total assets; stricter/different from AAOIFI market-cap ratios).

Top holdings

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

Sector weights

Technology48.9%
Energy10.2%
Health Care9.8%
Consumer Discretionary8.9%

How Canadians buy ISDU

UCITS on the LSE, needs a broker with international access (e.g. IBKR Canada); no US estate-tax exposure.

TER 0.30% (ISIN IE00B296QM64), 141 holdings, roughly EUR 409M. BlackRock cut Islamic UCITS fees from 0.60% in late 2023.

Official fund page — live price & full holdings →

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

Common questions

Is ISDU Shariah-compliant (halal)?

ISDU is screened as follows: MSCI USA Islamic Index. MSCI Islamic Index Series methodology (ratios vs total assets; stricter/different from AAOIFI market-cap ratios). Screening standards differ between index families — verify the methodology against the standard you follow before investing.

What does ISDU cost per year?

The management expense ratio is 0.30% per year — about $30 annually on a $10,000 holding, deducted inside the fund rather than billed to you.

Can Canadians hold ISDU 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].