SPUS

The SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF

SPUS is an ETF offering value-conscious, Sharia-compliant exposure to 200 low-leverage stocks from the S&P 500 Index.

Why SPUS ETF?

A Value-Conscious Sharia-Compliant ETF

SPUS is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide investors with value-focused exposure to a diversified portfolio of Sharia-compliant stocks. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), SPUS ensures all investments align with Islamic ethical principles.

Tracking the S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions Index

SPUS tracks the performance of approximately 200 stocks from the S&P 500 Index that meet stringent Sharia-compliance criteria. This index includes companies with robust financial health, characterized by low leverage and debt to market capitalization ratios below 30%.

Resilient Investment with Low Leverage

By focusing on companies with low leverage, SPUS aims to offer a portfolio less vulnerable to economic downturns. These resilient companies are better positioned to navigate financial turbulence, potentially providing a stable investment option during market volatility.

ESG-Focused with Strong Performance Potential

ESG-Focused with Strong Performance Potential

With an MSCI ESG Fund Rating of AA and a score of 7.35 out of 10, SPUS emphasizes sustainable and ethical investment practices. This ETF is not only suitable for investors seeking halal exposure but also appeals to those who prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in their investment decisions.

*MSCI ESG Fund Ratings are designed to measure the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) characteristics of a fund’s underlying holdings, making it possible to rank or screen mutual funds and ETFs on a AAA to CCC ratings scale. Each fund or ETF scores a rating on a scale from CCC (laggard) to AAA (leader). The rating is based first on the weighted average score of the holdings of the fund or ETF. MSCI then assess ESG momentum to gain insight into the fund’s ESG track record, which is designed to indicate a fund’s exposure to holdings with a positive rating trend or worsening trend year over year. Finally, MSCI reviews the ESG tail risk to understand the fund’s exposure to holdings with worst-of-class ESG Ratings of B and CCC. The rating is not indicative of Fund performance. For more information visit https://www.msci.com/esg-fund-ratings.

Fund Details

Fund Details & Pricing

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling (425) 409-9500. 

IOPV, or Indicative Optimized Portfolio Value, is a calculation disseminated by the stock exchange that approximates the Fund’s NAV every fifteen seconds throughout the trading day.

The 30-Day SEC yield is calculated with a standardized formula mandated by the SEC. The formula is based on maximum offering price per share and does not reflect waivers in effect.

30 Day Median Spread is a calculation of Fund’s median bid-ask spread, expressed as a percentage rounded to the nearest hundredth, computed by: identifying the Fund’s national best bid and national best offer as of the end of each 10 second interval during each trading day of the last 30 calendar days; dividing the difference between each such bid and offer by the midpoint of the national best bid and national best offer; and identifying the median of those values.

Performance Statistics

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling (425) 409-9500.

Short term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be made based solely on returns. Returns beyond 1 year are annualized.

A fund’s NAV is the sum of all its assets less any liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The market price is the most recent price at which the fund was traded.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Shares are not individually redeemable from the Fund and may only be acquired or redeemed from the Fund in creation units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Distribution Details

*Long-Term Capital Gain distribution

Top 10 Holdings

Holdings are subject to change

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Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

As with all ETFs, Fund shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. The market price normally should approximate the Fund’s net asset value per share (NAV), but the market price sometimes may be higher or lower than the NAV. The Fund is new with a limited operating history.

Islamic religious law commonly known as Sharia has certain restrictions regarding finance and commercial activities permitted for Muslims, including interest restrictions and prohibited industries, which reduces the size of the overall universe in which the Fund can invest. The strategy to reduce the investable universe may limit investment opportunities and adversely affect the Fund’s performance, especially in comparison to a more diversified fund.

Equity securities, such as common stocks, are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate.