Halal Finance

ISWD: iShares MSCI World Islamic UCITS ETF

Global equity, developed markets (UCITS) from BlackRock (iShares), 0.30% MER, bought in GBP 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
Global equity, developed markets (UCITS)
Listing
London Stock Exchange (GBP line ISWD, USD line ISDW; also other European listings) · GBP
MER
0.30%
Listing change
A listing line closes December 15, 2026
Inception
2007-12-07
Holdings
390
Distributions
Semi-annual
Dist. yield
0.99% (12-month trailing)

What it tracks & who certifies it

MSCI World Islamic Index. MSCI Islamic Index Series 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 33.3% of the fund, out of 390 in total.

Sector weights

Technology40.3%
Industrials13.2%
Energy10.5%
Health Care10.2%

How Canadians buy ISWD

UCITS on the LSE, via IBKR or brokers with LSE access; ISWD trades in pounds, buy ISDW for the US-dollar line; semi-annual distributions.

TER 0.30% (ISIN IE00B27YCN58). About US$1.71B in assets (iShares, October 30, 2026), the largest Islamic UCITS equity fund here. BlackRock says one listing line of this fund will be delisted on December 15, 2026; check that the line you hold keeps trading. Watch the share classes: the DE-listed legacy class still charges 0.60%.

Official fund page: live price & full holdings →

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Common questions

Is ISWD Shariah-compliant (halal)?

ISWD is screened as follows: MSCI World Islamic Index. MSCI Islamic Index Series methodology. Screening standards differ between index families, so verify the methodology against the standard you follow before investing.

What does ISWD 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 ISWD 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].