Wahed launches Malaysia's first fractional real estate platform. By Digital News Asia July 10, 2026 * Aims to make residential property investing more accessible through fractional ownership * Pilot offering raises US$242k from 928 investors as platform targets at least eight more property listings Wahed, the Islamic fintech platform founded in New York City in 2015 with its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched Malaysia's first fractional real estate investment platform. Operating under the Securities Commission Malaysia's Regulatory Sandbox, the platform enables retail investors to invest in residential properties from as little as US$118 (RM500) without taking on a mortgage. Wahed X Sdn Bhd is a registered market operator with the Securities Commission Malaysia and one of six participants selected for the regulator's inaugural Regulatory Sandbox, which provides a supervised environment for innovative capital market products to be tested with defined investor safeguards. According to Wahed, it is currently the first active fractional real estate investment platform and one of two in the sandbox offering alternative real estate investments. "We have spent the past year building this product the right way. Now, we are finally offering it under the SC's Regulatory Sandbox because we believe that trust is key to any new asset class," said Zayan Yassin (pic), CEO, Wahed Malaysia. "Affordability sets the scene, but the real shift is in investor behaviour," he said. "Malaysians have always understood property, but a new generation increasingly views it as an investment that generates rental income and builds equity rather than simply owning a physical home. Younger investors are the clearest example. Many rent by choice, seeking ethical, Shariah-compliant investments where they can start small and scale up over time. The Regulatory Sandbox has provided the right environment to introduce this new investment class with appropriate investor safeguards. What was missing was a proper structure for that demand to flow into." He added, "Malaysian investors have understood property for generations, but an increasing number today are priced out of the market. A deposit alone requires hundreds of thousands of ringgit, often tying buyers to a 30-year mortgage. The pilot showed us the market was ready. Today we are opening it to everyone." Ahead of the public launch, Wahed completed a pilot involving a residential unit at Southkey Mosaic in Johor Bahru. The offering raised US$242,000 (RM1 million) from 928 investors in six days, with an average investment of about RM1,100. Since then, Wahed has completed fundraising for a second property, SkySuites KLCC, and plans to list at least eight more properties over the next 12 months. [RM1 = US$0.25] The platform enables investors to browse available properties, review independent valuations and projected rental yields, and select the property they wish to invest in. The minimum investment is US$118 across all properties listed on the platform. Wahed manages the acquisition, property management, tenant sourcing and quarterly income distributions on behalf of investors. Investors receive returns through quarterly rental income during the holding period, which is expected to be around five years, as well as any capital appreciation when the property is sold. The platform is structured without debt or interest-bearing financing in line with Shariah principles. Unlike a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), where investments are pooled into a managed fund, Wahed allows investors to select the specific property they wish to invest in, with returns linked to the performance of that individual asset. "Malaysia has always had a strong property investment culture, and making it easier for people to access this asset helps broaden participation," said Mohsin Siddiqui (pic), group CEO, Wahed. "The pilot demonstrated strong demand, with close to a thousand investors participating in under a week. Investors can choose a Shariah-compliant stake in a real, income-generating property with full visibility of the investment before committing their funds." Malaysia is Wahed's third real estate market. The company has previously completed 20 property transactions in the United Kingdom, raising £7.2 million, and five transactions in the United States, raising US$2.2 million. Globally, Wahed serves more than 450,000 investors across 130 countries, holds licences in nine regulatory jurisdictions and manages more than US$2 billion in assets. It is backed by Saudi Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures and Qatar Development Bank and has raised a total of US$95 million since its founding.

Best Halal Investing platforms in Canada 2026. HalalWallet Editorial Team Editorial Team, HalalWallet · July 7, 2026 Reviewed monthly and updated when guidance, product data, or source documents change. Finding a genuinely halal investing platform in Canada has become easier over the past few years. Where once the only option was to screen individual stocks manually, Canadians now have access to managed halal portfolios, shariah-screened ETFs, and digital platforms built specifically for Muslim investors. This guide compares the leading options available in 2026 and helps you match the right platform to your goals. Ready to compare halal options? What makes an investing platform halal? A halal investing platform must screen out companies involved in interest-based lending, alcohol, tobacco, pork, gambling, weapons manufacturing, and adult entertainment. Beyond exclusions, shariah scholars also evaluate financial ratios: a company with excessive debt relative to its market cap may fail the screen even if its core business is permissible. Platforms with a dedicated shariah supervisory board that reviews and rebalances holdings provide stronger compliance assurance than those relying on third-party screens alone. Top Halal Investing platforms for Canadians. Manzil. Manzil is a Canadian-first Islamic finance platform that offers both halal investment accounts and home financing. Their investing product uses a shariah-compliant portfolio approach with oversight from a dedicated supervisory board. Manzil supports TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and non-registered accounts, making it one of the most complete registered account options among Canadian halal platforms. They are headquartered in Toronto and are designed for the Canadian Muslim market specifically. See the full Manzil halal investing review for fee details and a breakdown of their portfolio methodology. Wahed Invest Canada. Wahed Invest is an internationally recognized halal robo-advisor that expanded into Canada. They offer portfolios ranging from conservative sukuk-heavy allocations to growth-oriented equity portfolios, all screened by their shariah advisory board. Wahed supports registered and non-registered accounts and provides a straightforward onboarding process. See the Wahed Invest review for Canadians for an independent assessment of fees, performance, and account options. Self-Directed halal portfolios (Wealthsimple or Questrade). Canadians with more investing experience can build a self-directed halal portfolio through platforms like Wealthsimple Trade or Questrade. This approach requires you to select and manage your own shariah-screened holdings, but offers the lowest fees. Common choices include WSHR (Wealthsimple Shariah World Equity Index ETF on the TSX) and individual halal-screened equities. Wealthsimple also offers a dedicated Halal Investing portfolio through their robo-advisor product for those who want a managed approach with lower minimums. You still need to verify the current shariah compliance status of any ETF before purchasing. Halal stocks via screening apps. Apps like Zoya and Musaffa allow Canadian investors to screen individual stocks for shariah compliance. These are not investing platforms themselves but tools you use alongside a self-directed brokerage. If you are selecting individual Canadian equities, these tools can save significant research time. For a comparison of the two main apps, see Zoya vs Musaffa 2026. Platform comparison table. | Platform | Type | Registered Accounts | Shariah Board | Minimum | Best For | | Manzil | Managed halal portfolios | TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, non-registered | Yes (dedicated) | Low minimum | Canadian Muslims wanting a full-service platform | | Wahed Invest | Halal robo-advisor | TFSA, RRSP, non-registered | Yes (dedicated) | Low minimum | Internationally recognized, sukuk-equity mix | | Wealthsimple Halal | Managed halal portfolio | TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, non-registered | Third-party screened | No minimum | Low-fee managed option for beginners | | Questrade (self-directed) | Self-directed brokerage | All registered + non-registered | None (you screen) | No minimum for ETFs | Experienced investors managing own halal portfolio | | Wealthsimple Trade (self-directed) | Self-directed brokerage | All registered + non-registered | None (you screen) | No minimum | Zero-commission self-directed investing | Which platform is right for you? If you are starting out and want a hands-off experience with clear shariah oversight, Manzil or Wahed are the strongest choices for Canadians. Both are designed for Muslim investors and have dedicated supervisory boards. Manzil's Canadian-first focus means their product is optimized for Canadian registered accounts and tax rules. If you want the lowest possible fees and are comfortable researching and selecting halal ETFs yourself, a self-directed account at Wealthsimple Trade or Questrade paired with a screening app gives you the most control. The WSHR ETF is a straightforward one-ticker approach to global Islamic equity exposure in Canada. For high-income incorporated professionals, consider whether a self-directed RRSP or IPP might better serve your retirement goals alongside a platform account for accessible savings. See IPP halal investing in Canada for the IPP discussion. Frequently asked questions. Is Wealthsimple halal for Canadians? Wealthsimple offers a dedicated Halal Investing portfolio through their managed accounts product. This portfolio is designed to exclude companies that fail shariah screens. However, the regular Wealthsimple Growth or Balanced portfolios hold conventional ETFs that include non-halal businesses. If you use Wealthsimple, specifically select the Halal Investing portfolio, or build a self-directed portfolio using WSHR and other screened holdings. Are halal investing returns lower than conventional returns? Halal-screened portfolios exclude sectors such as financials, alcohol, and gambling, which can cause them to perform differently from broad market indices. In periods when financials and energy perform strongly, halal portfolios may lag. In periods dominated by technology and consumer sectors, which often pass shariah screens, halal portfolios have performed comparably or better. Long-term data from Islamic ETFs suggests that the screening does not systematically reduce returns over a full market cycle. Can I hold halal investments in a TFSA or FHSA? Yes. Both the TFSA and FHSA can hold halal-screened ETFs and equities. Manzil supports FHSA accounts, making them useful for first-time buyers saving a down payment in shariah-compliant investments. Wahed supports TFSA and RRSP. Self-directed TFSAs and FHSAs at Questrade or Wealthsimple can hold any TSX-listed halal ETF. Do I need to pay zakat on halal investing platform accounts? Yes. Halal investing accounts are subject to zakat if the total value of your zakatable assets exceeds the nisab and the funds have been held for a full lunar year. Pay 2.5% on the accessible balance. For RRSP accounts, apply the same deduction for taxes on withdrawal that applies to any locked-in account. TFSA balances are fully accessible and should be included at full value in your zakat calculation. Take the Next Step Compare providers in your state. See side-by-side comparisons of Shariah-compliant products, or let its matcher recommend the best options for your situation. Ready to take the next step? Compare the top shariah-compliant investing platforms available to Canadians in 2026, including Manzil, Wahed, and self-directed options for halal portfolios. Sources and review process. This page is reviewed against HalalWallet editorial standards and source documentation. Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 How to cite this page