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Oasis vs Old Mutual Albaraka vs Camissa: SA's Big Three Halal Equity Funds Head to Head
The three flagship Shariah equity funds hold R13 billion between them and charge from 1.04% to 2.36% for the same basic job. Track records, boards, fees and the honest verdict on which to buy.
Halal Income Funds in South Africa: Camissa vs Old Mutual Albaraka vs Oasis vs 27four
Where do you park cash without riba? Four Shariah income funds now compete on yield, fees and sukuk depth. The numbers, the trade-offs against bank deposits, and the honest ranking.
Active or Passive? The Real Trade-Off in South African Halal Investing
The Satrix Shariah ETF charges 0.40% and just returned 28% in a year. Active halal funds charge up to 2.36% and mostly did not. Before you conclude the debate is over, understand what the index actually holds.
Sukuk in South Africa: What Exists, Who Can Buy It, and How to Get Exposure
South Africa has issued two sovereign sukuk, including a R20.4 billion rand issue in 2023. Retail investors cannot buy either directly. Here is the honest map of SA sukuk and the four funds that hold them for you.
Oasis Crescent Review (2026): The Pioneer's Premium, Examined
Oasis Crescent built South African halal investing: first Shariah fund (1998), a 15.6% annual compound record and a world-class scholar board. It also charges the highest fees in the market. Is the premium still worth it?
Old Mutual Albaraka Review (2026): The Assurance Benchmark of SA Halal Investing
South Africa's oldest Islamic unit trust (1992), its largest Shariah fund (R7.3 billion) and the only manager with an external Shariah audit and published annual certificates. What the safest pair of hands costs you.
27four Review (2026): South Africa's Only Halal Multi-Manager
27four solves a problem no other SA halal manager touches: single-manager concentration. One fund spreads your money across the country's Islamic managers, vetted by an external three-mufti board. The full review.
Element Investment Managers Review (2026): The Boutique That Publishes Its Certificates
Element signed the UN PRI before ESG was an industry, structured SA's first Murabaha sukuk and publishes per-fund Shariah certificates most big rivals do not. The economics are the hard part: R98 million funds at 1.46% to 1.88%.
EasyEquities for Halal Investors: The Complete Setup Guide
EasyEquities is the on-ramp of SA halal investing: fractional access to the Shariah ETF and certified funds from a few rand. But the platform is conventional by default, and one overlooked email decides whether your idle cash earns riba.