global growth assets vs ShariaPortfolio
global growth assets and ShariaPortfolio both offer investing - global growth assets in all of Canada, ShariaPortfolio in 4 provinces. This page lines up 15 listed data points side by side, with 7 differences, so you can see exactly where they part ways before you request quotes.
Built from each provider's listed data · provider data last verified Aug 2026
At a glance
- global growth assets lists all of Canada; ShariaPortfolio lists 4 provinces.
- global growth assets uses Mutual Funds; ShariaPortfolio uses Wealth Management.
- Shariah oversight: global growth assets discloses Named Scholar; ShariaPortfolio discloses Third-Party Certified.
- HalalWallet Index: global growth assets holds a B-; ShariaPortfolio holds a B-.
- On measurable rows, global growth assets has the better listed value on 1 and ShariaPortfolio on 0.
- They differ on 7 of the 15 data points we list for investing.
No editorial verdict has been written for this pair yet. The side-by-side below is the full data view; where we have written one, you'll find it under Compare.
global growth assets vs ShariaPortfolio: the full side-by-side
15 data points from each provider's published materials, lined up row by row. They differ on 7.
global growth assets
Pays us: No. global growth assets pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
ShariaPortfolio
Pays us: No. ShariaPortfolio pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.15 of 15 rows
Provinces covered
global growth assets: All of Canada EdgeShariaPortfolio: 4 provinces
Expense ratio
global growth assets: 2.79% MERShariaPortfolio: Not listedManagement fee
global growth assets: 2.45%ShariaPortfolio: Not listedMinimum investment
global growth assets: $500 initial / $25 subsequentShariaPortfolio: Not listed
Structure
global growth assets: Mutual FundsShariaPortfolio: Wealth ManagementShariah oversight
global growth assets: Named ScholarShariaPortfolio: Third-Party CertifiedShariah board / scholar
global growth assets: Named ScholarShariaPortfolio: Third Party CertifiedPublished fatwa / certificate
Sameglobal growth assets: NoShariaPortfolio: NoScreening standard
global growth assets: Dow Jones Islamic Market Titans 100 screens (Ratings Intelligence) plus local IFAB reviewShariaPortfolio: AAOIFI - under 5% impure revenue; interest-bearing debt below 30-33% of market cap; music/cinema/broadcasting excluded
Products listed
global growth assets: Global Iman FundShariaPortfolio: Personal Account (Non-Registered), Joint Account (Non-Registered), FHSA - First Home Savings Account, Wealth Management, TFSA - Tax-Free Savings Account, RESP - Registered Education Savings PlanBest for
global growth assets: Canadian mutual fund investors who prioritize a long track record and named, annually renewed Shariah oversight over cost - and who accept a concentrated mega-cap tech tilt and the absence of published purification data.ShariaPortfolio: Investors who have maxed their TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA room - or who want unrestricted access to their money - and still want every dollar managed under AAOIFI screening.Product types
global growth assets: Mutual FundShariaPortfolio: Not listedHoldings
global growth assets: 23ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
HalalWallet Index grade
Sameglobal growth assets: B-ShariaPortfolio: B-Assets under management
global growth assets: $244MShariaPortfolio: Not listed
Edge marks the side with the better listed number on measurable rows (lower fee, wider coverage, higher grade). It is not a verdict - a provider can win more rows and still be the wrong fit for you.
Strengths and trade-offs
global growth assets
- Disclosed Shari'ah oversight: two named advisory boards and a fatwa renewed June 17, 2026
- 17-year track record - Series A running since March 2009, with 10-year annualized returns of 14.75% to April 2026
- Low $500 minimum, $25 subsequent - accessible in mutual fund format with PACs
- Available across all 10 provinces through ~30 dealers and all major registered plans (RRSP/TFSA/RESP/RRIF/LIRA/LIF)
- FundGrade A+ award winner six consecutive years
- Expensive: 2.79% MER (2.45% management fee) versus roughly 0.5% for halal ETFs like WSHR
- Concentrated: 23 holdings with 66% in the top 10, and 44% in information technology
- No published purification data - investors cannot compute dividend purification from public documents
- The fatwa is published only as a scanned document, and parts of the site carry stale marketing content
ShariaPortfolio
- Full flexibility - no contribution limits or withdrawal restrictions
- Portfolios screened with formal Sharia compliance opinions
- Choice of active portfolio management or a passive halal ETF strategy
- Custody at Fidelity Clearing Canada ULC, a CIRO-regulated custodian in the Fidelity group
- Joint ownership and access for two or more investors
- No tax advantages - gains and income are taxed annually
- Third-party certification rather than an in-house formal Shariah board
- No fees or minimums published - confirm pricing in the initial consultation
- Non-registered, so investment income is taxable
- Third-party certification rather than a formal in-house Shariah board
Products behind the numbers
Where a row shows more than one value, it is because the provider lists several investing products. Each is tagged.
global growth assets
Pays HalalWallet: No. global growth assets pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.ShariaPortfolio
Pays HalalWallet: No. ShariaPortfolio pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.Not sure which is right? Compare all investing providers.
Browse all Investing optionsHow do global growth assets and ShariaPortfolio compare for investing?
global growth assets and ShariaPortfolio both offer investing - global growth assets in all of Canada, ShariaPortfolio in 4 provinces. This page lines up 15 listed data points side by side, with 7 differences, so you can see exactly where they part ways before you request quotes.
- global growth assets lists all of Canada; ShariaPortfolio lists 4 provinces.
- global growth assets uses Mutual Funds; ShariaPortfolio uses Wealth Management.
- Shariah oversight: global growth assets discloses Named Scholar; ShariaPortfolio discloses Third-Party Certified.
Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-05
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