Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Halal investing options

 Here’s a comparison table of halal investment platforms, including ROI estimates, fees, coverage, and key features:

Platform

ROI (Est. Avg. p.a.)

Fees (Management + Other)

Coverage (Assets)

Key Features

Availability

Wahed Invest

6%–10% (equities)

0.49%–0.99% + ETF fees (~0.50%)

Global ETFs, Sukuk, Gold

Robo-advisor, Sharia-certified

US, UK, UAE, MY, etc.

Islamicly

7%–12% (stocks/ETFs)

0.24%–0.75%

GCC & Global Stocks, ETFs

Direct stock investing, low fees

UAE, KSA, UK, US

Yielders (P2P)

5%–8% (fixed)

1%–2% service fee

UK/EU Property & SMEs

Rent-based profit, illiquid

UK, EU

Blossom Finance

4%–6% (sukuk)

0%–1% (varies)

Short-term Sukuk

Ethical projects, low minimum

US, Global

Saturna Capital(Amana Funds)

8%–12% (long-term)

0.75%–1.25% (fund fees)

US & Global Equities

DIY mutual funds, low-cost

US

Zoya(Screening)

N/A (DIY)

Free (premium features paid)

Global Stocks

Sharia stock screener

Worldwide


Key Takeaways:

  1. Highest ROI Potential:
    • Saturna (Amana Funds) and Islamicly (for stock picking).
    • Yielders (fixed returns but higher risk).
  2. Lowest Fees:
    • Islamicly (0.24%–0.75%) and Blossom (some 0-fee options).
    • Wahed is more expensive (~0.99% + ETF fees).
  3. Best for Hands-Off Investors:
    • Wahed (robo-advisor) or Blossom (sukuk).
  4. Best for Active Investors:
    • Zoya + Brokerage (DIY stock picking).

 


No comments: