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GLD

SPDR Gold Trust ETF

HALAL
Score: 92/100
etf

Is GLD Halal?

Gold is explicitly halal. This ETF holds physical gold bullion.

What You Should Know

Gold is mentioned in Islamic finance as a ribawi item — permissible for investment when held as a commodity. The GLD ETF holds physical gold bullion.

⚠️ Concerns

  • •Some scholars prefer direct physical gold ownership

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