Is IAU halal?
iShares Gold Trust
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is included in Halal ETFs List as of April 1, 2026. This is an educational passlist snapshot, not a fatwa, personal financial advice, or a permanent status guarantee.
On HalalSignalz halal etfs list
Screen: Physical gold-backed structure review. Category: Physical gold.
What is iShares Gold Trust?
iShares Gold Trust is a physical gold fund or exchange-traded product. Physical gold-backed ETF. Expense: 0.25%; AUM: about $25B.
Halal strength
Positive
Technical
Neutral
Quarterly / fundamental
Neutral
Sentiment
Neutral
Ratings are conservative HalalSignalz snapshot labels from the checked-in passlist. Technical and sentiment labels default to Neutral unless the current snapshot has a stronger reason to flag Watch, Positive, or Weak.
Chart and Market Context
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Passlist Snapshot
- Structure
- Physical gold
- Holdings / backing
- Physical gold review
- Expense / AUM
- See note
- Physical gold-backed ETF. Expense: 0.25%; AUM: about $25B.
- Purification
- Zakat may apply
- Confirm from current fund documents.
Halal Screening Notes
Physical gold-backed ETF. Expense: 0.25%; AUM: about $25B.