Is Nu Stock Halal?
Nu Holdings Ltd. · NU · NYSE
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU) does not pass Shariah screening: its core business fails the activity screen (FLAGGED: industry "Banks - Diversified" / sector "Financial Services" pattern-matches a prohibited core business), and cash + interest-bearing securities / market cap is 51.4% against the < 30% limit (data as of 2026-03-31), and impermissible income / total revenue is 75.8% against the < 5% limit (data as of 2026-03-31). Screened alternatives exist in the same sector — see the halal stock screeners and ETF guides below.
Financial data as of 2026-03-31 · Screening basis: AAOIFI · Last reviewed 2026-06-15
Our Analysis
FLAGGED: industry "Banks - Diversified" / sector "Financial Services" pattern-matches a prohibited core business. Confirm before publishing.
Our verdict rests primarily on the business-activity screen: FLAGGED: industry "Banks - Diversified" / sector "Financial Services" pattern-matches a prohibited core business. Confirm before publishing.. Financial ratios alone cannot cure a failed activity screen.
Zoya's public page did not return a clear status when we checked (checked 2026-06-15). Musaffa lists it NOT HALAL. U.S. Shariah ETFs SPUS and HLAL publish holdings on their own schedules — absence from a top-holdings list is not the same as a failed screen; verify current ETF holdings if index validation matters to you.
Practical takeaway: do not treat this as a borderline hold — the fail is structural on our methodology. Use Shariah-screened ETFs (SPUS, HLAL) or individually screened peers in the same sector instead.
Business Activity Screen
Nu Holdings Ltd. operates as a technology-driven enterprise delivering digital financial services, with its primary operations spanning Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. It supplies a variety of financial instruments, including Nu and Ultraviolet branded credit and debit cards, alongside comprehensive mobile payment capabilities. These features allow NuAccount customers to effortlessly process transfers, manage bill payments, and perform everyday purchases via their smartphones. The firm also offers
FLAGGED: industry "Banks - Diversified" / sector "Financial Services" pattern-matches a prohibited core business. Confirm before publishing.
Financial Ratio Screen
| Screen | Value | AAOIFI limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing debt / market cap | 5.3% | < 30% | Pass |
| Cash + interest-bearing securities / market cap | 51.4% | < 30% | Fail |
| Impermissible income / total revenueInterest income $12.03B on $15.88B total revenue (Nu Holdings Ltd. FY2025 (fiscal year ended 2025-12-31, Form 10-K)) = 75.8% — above AAOIFI's 5% limit. | 75.8% | < 5% | Fail |
Spot market cap at research date (consider trailing average for borderline names). Data as of 2026-03-31 · thresholds per AAOIFI Shariah standards.
This verdict uses the AAOIFI standard — the most widely used and, at a 30% debt limit, the most conservative mainstream Shariah standard. Interest-bearing debt and interest-bearing securities each stay under 30% of market cap, and impermissible income under 5% of revenue. Other standards (Dow Jones Islamic, S&P Shariah, MSCI Islamic, FTSE Yasaar) use ~33% limits or screen against total assets, so a borderline company can be rated differently by each. How we screen & why screeners disagree →
Scholars' & Screeners' Positions
Published positions, cited as stated. Screeners can reach different conclusions on the same company because of ratio timing and methodology differences — we report the disagreement rather than flatten it.
Musaffa
Public page classifies the stock NOT HALAL (checked 2026-06-15).
Source →SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia ETF (SPUS)
Bulk research pass — verify current SPUS schedule of investments before citing as held or excluded (reference SOI dated 2026-02-28).
Source →Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF (HLAL)
Bulk research pass — verify current HLAL holdings before citing as held or excluded (reference list 2026-06-05).
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What to do instead
You don't have to choose between investing and your values — screened alternatives exist for nearly every position.
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