StashAway launches Shariah Global Portfolio in the UAE for values-driven investors eyeing competitive returns
Dubai, 9 September 2025 – StashAway, a digital investment platform, has launched its Shariah Global Portfolio in the UAE. Across four portfolio risk levels, the Shariah-compliant, globally diversified portfolios have delivered historical returns of up to 13.7%* annually over the past 5 years. These portfolios enable investors to build long-term wealth in a way that aligns with their values.
The launch comes as affluent individuals in the UAE increasingly seek digital-first investment solutions that combine competitive returns with their principles. Globally, Islamic finance assets are projected to reach $7.5 trillion USD by 2028. Supported by the strong recent performance of Shariah investments, the global growth trend is mirrored in the UAE, where over 75% of the country’s population are Muslims.
Raaed Sheibani, UAE Country Manager, StashAway UAE, said: “Shariah-compliant investing is still relatively new in the digital investing space and we’re excited to change that with our Shariah Global Portfolio. Our goal is simple: to give people a simple, intelligent way to grow their wealth while staying true to their beliefs. As a Muslim, I’m honoured to support others in investing with confidence through portfolios that are shariah-compliant, globally diversified and built on data.”
Proven long-term competitive returns in Shariah investing
Values-based investing has proven to deliver competitive long-term performance: Major Shariah equity indices like the S&P 500 Shariah Index and Dow Jones Islamic Market World Index have outperformed their conventional counterparts over the past 10 years. For example, the Shariah S&P 500 Index has grown approximately fourfold over the past decade, outperforming the conventional S&P 500 Index’s growth of around 3.6 times over the same period (Source: S&P Global. As of 30 June 2025).
StashAway’s Shariah Global Portfolio has demonstrated strong 5-year annualised composite historical returns ranging from 7% to 13.7%*, depending on the investor’s chosen risk level.
The portfolios are suitable for both new and experienced investors, offering diversification without unnecessary complexity for our clients. Built with low-cost Shariah-compliant ETFs, the portfolios offer exposure to global equities, sukuk, and gold, including exposure to high-growth sectors like global technology and emerging markets. Professionally managed and dynamically re-optimised by StashAway, the portfolios aim to maximise returns through every economic cycle, while keeping the investor’s selected risk level constant.
The underlying holdings are certified Shariah-compliant by their issuers or fund managers.
A comprehensive suite of investment solutions for long-term wealth
The UAE launch of the Shariah Global Portfolio is the latest addition to StashAway’s broader suite of investment and cash management solutions – all built around providing intelligent investment opportunities centred around transparency. Consistent with StashAway’s other investment offerings, the Shariah Global Portfolio follows the same transparent, straightforward management fee structure of 0.2% to 0.8% p.a., with no lock-ins or minimum investment required.
Through StashAway’s integration with Lean, clients can effortlessly set up recurring investments in minutes, making long-term wealth building both simple and accessible.
For more information, visit: stashaway.ae/shariah-global-portfolios
* In USD terms. Data as of 31 July 2025. Shariah Global Portfolio’s performance figures are based on composite historical returns of the underlying ETFs in the portfolio, not actual portfolio performance. Composite performance for illustration purposes only. We calculate these returns before fees. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Before investing, we advise you to carefully consider your investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses, and if required, seek independent professional advice.
Disclaimer: StashAway labels its products as Shariah-compliant based solely on the underlying fund being certified as Shariah-compliant by its issuer or fund manager. The company does not independently verify or guarantee the Shariah compliance of these products.
