Is DJIW Halal? DJIW ETF Review
Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World UCITS ETF
The short answer
DJIW is marketed as a Shariah-compliant ETF by Wahed. It uses dow jones islamic screens plus wahed's stated humanitarian criteria and provides global shariah-compliant equities with additional humanitarian exclusions. Investors should verify the latest issuer documents and seek scholar review for their circumstances.
DJIW key facts
- Full name
- Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World UCITS ETF
- Issuer
- Wahed
- Exchange
- London Stock Exchange
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Exposure
- Global Shariah-compliant equities with additional humanitarian exclusions
- Index / approach
- Dow Jones Islamic Market World Index with Wahed overlay
- Expense ratio
- 0.49%
- Income treatment
- Accumulating
What DJIW owns
DJIW is Wahed's global UCITS equity fund. Beyond standard Islamic screens, its mandate applies an additional humanitarian overlay, which can make the portfolio differ from other world halal indexes.
Where it can fit
A globally diversified UCITS equity core with Wahed's additional exclusions.
A fund's role is more important than its ticker: compare geographic coverage, asset class, concentration, income treatment, tax domicile, and trading access before combining ETFs.
Shariah screening
Dow Jones Islamic screens plus Wahed's stated humanitarian criteria. The fund issuer is responsible for its stated methodology and governance. Compliance can change as holdings, company finances, index rules, and scholarly judgments change.
Why investors consider DJIW
- Global exposure in a single accumulating fund
- Additional humanitarian screen may match some investors' preferences
- UCITS structure broadens access outside the US
Risks and trade-offs
- A new fund has limited live history and potentially thinner trading
- Additional exclusions can increase tracking difference
- Global label does not prevent US mega-cap concentration
Verify the primary source
Fund details can change after our July 11, 2026 review. Confirm the latest prospectus, fee, holdings, distribution policy, Shariah certificate, and exchange line with the issuer.
Wahed UK — fund rangeDJIW frequently asked questions
Is DJIW halal?
DJIW is marketed as a Shariah-compliant ETF by Wahed. It uses dow jones islamic screens plus wahed's stated humanitarian criteria and provides global shariah-compliant equities with additional humanitarian exclusions. Investors should verify the latest issuer documents and seek scholar review for their circumstances.
What does DJIW invest in?
DJIW provides global shariah-compliant equities with additional humanitarian exclusions. Its benchmark or approach is Dow Jones Islamic Market World Index with Wahed overlay.
What is the DJIW expense ratio?
The issuer materials reviewed on July 11, 2026 list 0.49%. Verify the current figure before investing because fees can change.
What role can DJIW play in a halal portfolio?
A globally diversified UCITS equity core with Wahed's additional exclusions.