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ShariaPortfolio vs SPFunds

ShariaPortfolio and SPFunds both offer investing - ShariaPortfolio in 4 provinces, SPFunds in all of Canada. This page lines up 16 listed data points side by side, with 6 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

  • ShariaPortfolio lists 4 provinces; SPFunds lists all of Canada.
  • ShariaPortfolio uses Wealth Management; SPFunds uses Index-based.
  • Both disclose the same level of Shariah oversight: Third-Party Certified.
  • HalalWallet Index: ShariaPortfolio holds a B-; SPFunds holds a B-.
  • On measurable rows, ShariaPortfolio has the better listed value on 0 and SPFunds on 1.
  • They differ on 6 of the 16 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.

ShariaPortfolio vs SPFunds: the full side-by-side

16 data points from each provider's published materials, lined up row by row. They differ on 6.

ShariaPortfolio - halal finance provider logo

ShariaPortfolio

B-
Pays us: No. ShariaPortfolio pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
SPFunds - halal finance provider logo

SPFunds

B-
Pays us: No. SPFunds pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.

16 of 16 rows

Availability

  • Provinces covered

    ShariaPortfolio: 4 provinces
    SPFunds: All of Canada Edge
Costs

  • Expense ratio

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: 0.55% (SP Funds S&P World ETF) · 0.45% (SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah I…) · 0.50% (SP Funds S&P Global REIT S…)
Shariah

  • Structure

    ShariaPortfolio: Wealth Management
    SPFunds: Index-based

  • Shariah oversight

    Same
    ShariaPortfolio: Third-Party Certified
    SPFunds: Third-Party Certified

  • Shariah board / scholar

    ShariaPortfolio: Third Party Certified
    SPFunds: third_party_certified

  • Published fatwa / certificate

    Same
    ShariaPortfolio: No
    SPFunds: No

  • Screening standard

    ShariaPortfolio: AAOIFI - under 5% impure revenue; interest-bearing debt below 30-33% of market cap; music/cinema/broadcasting excluded
    SPFunds: AAOIFI - S&P Shariah screens on developed ex-US and emerging markets (SP Funds S&P World ETF) · AAOIFI - S&P Shariah screens (under 5% impure revenue; debt below ~30% of market cap) (SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah I…) · AAOIFI - S&P Shariah REIT screens on rental income sources and leverage (SP Funds S&P Global REIT S…) · Sukuk-only universe - Dow Jones Sukuk Total Return Index eligibility rules (SP Funds Dow Jones Global…) · AAOIFI - S&P Shariah screens on the global 1200 IT universe (SP Funds S&P Global Techno…)
Products

  • Products listed

    ShariaPortfolio: Personal Account (Non-Registered), Joint Account (Non-Registered), FHSA - First Home Savings Account, Wealth Management, TFSA - Tax-Free Savings Account, RESP - Registered Education Savings Plan
    SPFunds: SP Funds S&P World ETF, SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah Industry Exclusions ETF, SP Funds S&P Global REIT Shariah ETF, SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF, SP Funds S&P Global Technology ETF

  • Best for

    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.
    SPFunds: Broadest global halal equity exposure

  • Product types

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: ETF

  • Tickers

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: SPWO, SPUS, SPRE, SPSK, SPTE

  • Holdings

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: ~400 (SP Funds S&P World ETF) · ~200 (SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah I…) · ~22 (SP Funds S&P Global REIT S…) · ~170 (SP Funds Dow Jones Global…) · ~100 (SP Funds S&P Global Techno…)

  • Focus

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: Global Large Blend (SP Funds S&P World ETF) · US Large Growth (SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah I…) · Global Real Estate (SP Funds S&P Global REIT S…) · Global Bond (Sukuk) (SP Funds Dow Jones Global…) · Global Technology (SP Funds S&P Global Techno…)
Track record

  • HalalWallet Index grade

    Same
    ShariaPortfolio: B-
    SPFunds: B-

  • Awards

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: Morningstar Silver Medalist Rating (rated Aug 31, 2026; published Sep 29, 2026), U.S. News #3 Best Global Bond ETF (ranked Oct 2026; 3rd of 9 evaluated)

  • Assets under management

    ShariaPortfolio: Not listed
    SPFunds: $244M (2026-11-13) (SP Funds S&P World ETF) · $3.37B (2026-11-13) (SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah I…) · $203M (2026-11-13) (SP Funds S&P Global REIT S…) · $491M (2026-11-13) (SP Funds Dow Jones Global…) · $243M (2026-11-13) (SP Funds S&P Global Techno…)

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

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

SPFunds

  • Broadest diversification in the family (~500 index constituents)
  • True ex-US global exposure - developed and emerging markets 50/50
  • Completes a halal three-fund portfolio alongside SPUS and SPSK
  • Quarterly purification factors published (Q2 2026: 1.41% of dividends)
  • Monthly distributions
  • Newer fund
  • Smaller AUM
  • Overlap with SPUS for US holdings
  • USD-listed - currency conversion applies, and dividends lose 15% US withholding tax in a TFSA/FHSA/RESP (exempt in an RRSP)
  • US-focused only

Products behind the numbers

Where a row shows more than one value, it is because the provider lists several investing products. Each is tagged.

ShariaPortfolio (6)

  • Personal Account (Non-Registered)Details
  • Joint Account (Non-Registered)Details
  • FHSA - First Home Savings AccountDetails
  • Wealth ManagementDetails
  • TFSA - Tax-Free Savings AccountDetails
  • RESP - Registered Education Savings PlanDetails

SPFunds (5)

  • SP Funds S&P World ETF · SPWODetails
  • SP Funds S&P 500 Shariah Industry Exclusions ETF · SPUSDetails
  • SP Funds S&P Global REIT Shariah ETF · SPREDetails
  • SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF · SPSKDetails
  • SP Funds S&P Global Technology ETF · SPTEDetails
ShariaPortfolio - halal finance provider logo

ShariaPortfolio

Pays HalalWallet: No. ShariaPortfolio pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
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SPFunds - halal finance provider logo

SPFunds

Pays HalalWallet: No. SPFunds pays HalalWallet nothing. It is listed and graded on the same terms as providers that do.
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How do ShariaPortfolio and SPFunds compare for investing?

ShariaPortfolio and SPFunds both offer investing - ShariaPortfolio in 4 provinces, SPFunds in all of Canada. This page lines up 16 listed data points side by side, with 6 differences, so you can see exactly where they part ways before you request quotes.

  • ShariaPortfolio lists 4 provinces; SPFunds lists all of Canada.
  • ShariaPortfolio uses Wealth Management; SPFunds uses Index-based.
  • Both disclose the same level of Shariah oversight: Third-Party Certified.

Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)

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Sources and review process

This page is reviewed against HalalWallet editorial standards and source documentation.

Reviewed by: HalalWallet Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 2026-11-13

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