iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.98, while SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF trades at $57.08. The key difference: SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | SPUS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $59.51 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $45.17 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →SPUS tracks a market-cap weighted index of S&P 500 stocks that adhere to Sharia law. It screens out companies involved in non-compliant business activities such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and conventional finance, as well as excluding sectors like Aerospace & Defense, and Data Processing. By focusing on low-leverage stocks, SPUS provides investors with a value-conscious, ethically-aligned exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. equities.
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