Zoya Team

The Fundrise Innovation Fund (ticker: VCX) has been generating a lot of buzz since listing on the NYSE. It gives everyday investors access to a portfolio of private tech companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Databricks through a regular brokerage account. No accredited investor status required. The appeal is obvious.

The halal ETF market in North America has grown steadily over the past several years, giving Muslims more options for building Shariah-compliant portfolios. In November 2025, Manzil entered the space with their first exchange-traded fund: the Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF, trading under the ticker MNZL. In this

For Muslim investors, selecting the right ETFs requires a delicate balance between financial performance and Shariah compliance. This process can be complex, as ETFs are collections of various securities, each of which needs to be evaluated for adherence to Islamic principles. Luckily, there are ways to simplify the process. In

For years, skeptics questioned whether halal investing could keep pace with the broader market. In 2025, three Shariah-compliant ETFs answered definitively: not only can halal investing compete with conventional strategies, it can outperform them. While the S&P 500 returned 17.72% this year, all three major halal equity

The S&P 500 is a popular choice for investors looking to gain exposure to the U.S. stock market. But you might be wondering: is investing in the S&P 500—or in funds like the SPY ETF that track it—halal? In this guide, we'

If you’re building a halal investment portfolio and looking for passive income, you’ve likely run into a common problem: most halal ETFs don't offer high dividend yields. This is by design. Shariah screening removes many traditional high-yield sectors that rely on interest or carry excessive debt.

Day trading is a popular strategy in modern markets, but is it halal? Muslim investors often ask whether buying and selling stocks within the same day is permissible from an Islamic perspective. This article explores the key issues at play, how different scholars interpret them, and what practical takeaways you

Finding stocks that align with both strong financial performance and Shariah compliance can feel limiting. Many of the world’s most valuable companies fail to meet Islamic investment criteria due to their involvement in interest-based finance, impermissible business lines, or controversial activities. But there’s still a sizable universe of

Halal investing is growing, and the SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF (SPUS) and Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL) are two of the most popular options when it comes to Shariah-compliant index funds. But which one suits your portfolio best? While both ETFs aim to

Index funds represent a cornerstone of modern investing, offering a simple way to gain broad market exposure. However, if you're wondering whether index funds can be part of your halal investment strategy, you're not alone. This question has become increasingly relevant as index investing continues to

If you've been struggling to get started with halal investing, you're not alone. The stock market is riddled with companies involved in industries and practices that conflict with Muslim values. This is where Shariah-compliant stocks emerge as a practical solution. However, mainstream investment platforms don’t

With the rise of new investment tools, election markets have emerged as a popular, high-stakes way for individuals to “bet” on the outcomes of major political events, such as the U.S. presidential election. Platforms like Robinhood, Kalshi, and Polymarket allow users to purchase event contracts—financial instruments that pay

Finding halal investment options used to be a challenge. The traditional financial industry rarely prioritized the unique, faith-based needs of Muslims, forcing many to stay on the sidelines and feel excluded from opportunities to grow their wealth. While traditional investing focuses solely on financial returns, halal investing goes one step