Manzil vs Zoya
Manzil and Zoya both offer investing. This page lines up 15 listed data points side by side, with 8 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 Nov 2026
At a glance
- Both are available in all of Canada.
- Manzil uses Wealth Management; Zoya uses Stock Screener.
- Shariah oversight: Manzil discloses Formal Board; Zoya discloses Named Scholar.
- HalalWallet Index: Manzil holds a A-; Zoya holds a B-.
- On measurable rows, Manzil has the better listed value on 1 and Zoya on 0.
- They differ on 8 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.
Manzil vs Zoya: the full side-by-side
15 data points from each provider's published materials, lined up row by row. They differ on 8.
Manzil
Pays us: No. Manzil pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
Zoya
Pays us: No. Zoya pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.15 of 15 rows
Provinces covered
SameManzil: All of CanadaZoya: All of Canada
Expense ratio
Manzil: 0.40%Zoya: Not listed
Structure
Manzil: Wealth ManagementZoya: Stock ScreenerShariah oversight
Manzil: Formal BoardZoya: Named ScholarShariah board / scholar
Manzil: Formal BoardZoya: Named ScholarPublished fatwa / certificate
SameManzil: NoZoya: NoScreening standard
Manzil: Russell IdealRatings Manzil Halal USA Broad Market IndexZoya: AAOIFI by default - <=5% non-permissible revenue; interest-bearing debt and securities each under 30% of market cap; S&P/MSCI/DJ/FTSE rulebooks on Pro
Products listed
Manzil: Wealth Management, Personal Account (Non-Registered), Business Account (Non-Registered), TFSA - Tax-Free Savings Account, FHSA - First Home Savings Account, RESP - Registered Education Savings Plan +2 moreZoya: Sharia Compliance Investment ScreeningBest for
Manzil: Individuals investing outside registered accounts - an emergency fund, Hajj savings, a future down payment - who want a managed halal portfolio with no contribution ceiling and money accessible at any time.Zoya: Canadian self-directed investors - especially Wealthsimple and Questrade users - who want scholar-guided compliance verdicts on stocks they already own; note that ETF screening covers US-listed funds only.Product types
Manzil: Investment Platform, ETFZoya: Stock ScreenerTickers
Manzil: MNZLZoya: Not listedHoldings
Manzil: ~480Zoya: Not listedFocus
Manzil: Managed Halal Portfolios (Wealth Management) · US Large & Mid Cap (Manzil Russell Halal USA B…)Zoya: Not listed
HalalWallet Index grade
Manzil: A- EdgeZoya: B-Assets under management
Manzil: $39.96M (2026-11-13)Zoya: 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
Manzil
- Portfolios built to AAOIFI standards and matched to your goals and risk tolerance
- Portfolio management provided by Corex Financial Inc.
- Works across registered and non-registered accounts
- Accessible online and through the Manzil Invest mobile app
- No contribution limits or withdrawal restrictions - invest with full flexibility
- Managed approach means you don't pick individual securities
- Management fees aren't published - the posted $48/year + 0.40% pricing applies to Manzil's US platform, so confirm CAD pricing before signing up
- No published minimum for the wealth management tier - expect a suitability conversation before onboarding
- No tax shelter - gains and investment income are taxable each year
- Limited to Manzil's managed halal portfolio lineup
Zoya
- Sharia screening methodology guided by named scholars, including Sheikh Joe Bradford and Sheikh Umer Khan
- Full compliance reports expose actual ratios and revenue breakdowns - verify rather than trust
- Canadian broker integrations: Wealthsimple and Questrade portfolio sync with compliance alerts
- Pay-what-you-think-is-fair web pricing makes Pro accessible from about $9 USD/month
- A research tool only in Canada - you'll still need a separate brokerage to trade, and Zoya Direct's brokers are US-centric
- ETF and mutual fund screening covers US-listed funds only - no TSX-listed fund verdicts
- Pro subscription required for ratio-level reports, alternative rulebooks, and multiple linked accounts
Products behind the numbers
Where a row shows more than one value, it is because the provider lists several investing products. Each is tagged.
Manzil (8)
- Wealth ManagementDetails
- Personal Account (Non-Registered)Details
- Business Account (Non-Registered)Details
- TFSA - Tax-Free Savings AccountDetails
- FHSA - First Home Savings AccountDetails
- RESP - Registered Education Savings PlanDetails
- Joint Account (Non-Registered)Details
- Manzil Russell Halal USA Broad Market ETF · MNZLDetails
Zoya (1)
- Sharia Compliance Investment Screening
Manzil
Pays HalalWallet: No. Manzil pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.Zoya
Pays HalalWallet: No. Zoya 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.
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How do Manzil and Zoya compare for investing?
Manzil and Zoya both offer investing. This page lines up 15 listed data points side by side, with 8 differences, so you can see exactly where they part ways before you request quotes.
- Both are available in all of Canada.
- Manzil uses Wealth Management; Zoya uses Stock Screener.
- Shariah oversight: Manzil discloses Formal Board; Zoya discloses Named Scholar.
Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)
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Sources and review process
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Reviewed by: HalalWallet Editorial Team
Last reviewed: 2026-11-13
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