Wahed Launches World's First UCITS ETFs that Combine Shariah Compliance with Humanitarian Criteria
you are currently viewing:Wahed Launches World's First UCITS ETFs that Combine Shariah Compliance with Humanitarian CriteriaJanuary 19, 2026--Wahed, the world's leading Islamic fintech and investment manager, has today announced the launch of two UCITS ETFs that integrate Shariah compliance with an additional humanitarian and human rights screen.
The funds, listed on the London Stock Exchange, have been launched via Waystone’s white label ETF platform and are domiciled in Ireland. The new funds-the Wahed S&P 500 Shariah UCITS ETF and the Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World UCITS ETF-provide investors with simple, cost-efficient access to fully Shariah-compliant building blocks for core portfolios. The funds combine rules-based Shariah screening - excluding prohibited sectors such as alcohol, gambling, and conventional banking -with Wahed's principled Ethical and Human Rights Review across three key dimensions: Salience-the severity of potential human harm. Source: waystone.com |
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