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Markets, halal investing insights, and reflections for Muslim investors

Mar 13, 2026
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Oil has surged, markets are sitting in Extreme Fear, and several new Islamic ETFs are appearing on UK platforms. We also take a look at the best performing halal funds this month, the top halal savings rates, and updates across platforms like Cur8, Qardus and Bayuti.

We’ve also just released our Halal Stock Screener, allowing you to filter the S&P 500, remove boycotted stocks and take more control over your investments.

In the premium section, we break down the 5 April ISA deadline, the risks of social media investing, our thoughts on the new Kestrl account, and the final raise of Cur8’s venture fund. We finish with a reflection on the recent oil price spike, and why capturing returns like that is far harder than it looks.

Premium subscribers also receive full access to the Nisba Academy (self-paced) and the Nisba Playbook, our step-by-step halal investing guide.

Contents

  • Nisba Updates: new halal stock screener launched
  • Halal Fund Performance: which funds led the market this month
  • Top Halal Savings Rates: best profit rates right now
  • Fear & Greed Index: markets sitting in extreme fear
  • Platform Updates: Cur8, Qardus, Bayuti and new ETFs
  • Islamic Reflection: Ramadan reminder on improving our salah
  • ISA Deadline Strategy: how to maximise your ÂŁ20k allowance before 5 April
  • The Risks of Social Media Investing: why many people lose money following TikTok advice
  • Kestrl Account Review: is the new “halal fintech” actually worth using
  • Cur8 Venture Fund: final raise explained
  • Reflection: why chasing the oil rally was almost impossible

Nisba Updates

Our halal stock screener is live! Filter the S&P 500, remove boycott stocks and take full control of your investments. Try it here

Got a Shariah compliant pension? This update could affect you. Watch this

Our first-ever crypto event is coming soon, plus a new session on how to invest as a parent. Events

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