The EQ8 Dow Jones US Titans 50 ETF (stock code: 0827EA) is a Shariah-compliant, passively managed exchange-traded fund listed on Bursa Malaysia. It tracks the Dow Jones Islamic Market US Titans 50 Index — an index of the 50 largest US companies that pass Shariah screening criteria.
Passively managed and listed on Bursa Malaysia (formerly known as i-VCAP Management, the same company behind the original MyETF series), the fund is certified Shariah-compliant by ISRA Consultancy and approved by Malaysia's Securities Commission Shariah Advisory Council (SAC).
The ETF is denominated and traded in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) on Bursa Malaysia, meaning Malaysian investors can buy and sell it through any licensed stockbroker without needing a foreign brokerage account, foreign currency conversion, or exposure to US estate tax — unlike buying US-listed ETFs such as VOO or QQQ directly.
Before ETFs like 0827EA existed, getting affordable, Shariah-compliant exposure to US tech giants required a foreign broker account, USD conversion, and accepting US estate tax risk. This ETF solves all three problems in one Bursa-listed instrument.
Holdings and weightings as at 31 January 2026 (official fund factsheet). 51 constituents total. Rebalanced quarterly.
You will notice no major banks (JPMorgan, Bank of America) or conventional financial companies in the holdings. This is because Shariah screening excludes riba-based financial institutions. This is what makes the index Islamic — and also why the holdings skew heavily towards technology, healthcare, and consumer companies.
The EQ8 US Titans 50 ETF is certified Shariah-compliant by ISRA Consultancy Sdn Bhd, a globally recognised Islamic finance research and advisory institution based in Malaysia. The fund's Shariah compliance is also endorsed by the Securities Commission Malaysia's Shariah Advisory Council (SAC).
Each company in the underlying DJ Islamic Market US Titans 50 Index is screened using a two-stage process. Business activity screening excludes companies involved in conventional finance (riba), alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and weapons. Financial ratio screening ensures debt levels, interest income, and cash ratios remain within permissible Shariah thresholds. The index is rebalanced and re-screened quarterly.
A small income purification (tazkiyah) amount may apply to dividends, representing the portion of dividend income derived from non-compliant activities within permitted companies. Your broker or fund statement will note the purification amount if applicable — typically less than 2% of dividends received.
You can verify the Shariah status of this fund at the Securities Commission Malaysia's website (sc.com.my) under the list of approved Shariah-compliant ETFs.
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.400% p.a. | Annual management fee |
| Trustee Fee | 0.035% p.a. | Paid to trustee (CIMB Islamic Trustee Berhad) |
| Total Expense Ratio (TER) | 0.475% p.a. | All-in annual cost — deducted silently from fund value |
| Sales Charge | 0% | No sales charge — ETFs have no upfront load |
| Brokerage (your broker) | RM 3–8 / trade | Charged by your broker per buy/sell order |
At 0.475% TER, this ETF is significantly cheaper than most Malaysian unit trusts (1.2–2.0% p.a.). On a RM 100,000 portfolio over 20 years, this fee difference compounds to well over RM 50,000 in additional wealth. Calculate the exact difference →
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1Open a broker account with a CDS accountYou need a licensed Malaysian stockbroker. Recommended: Rakuten Trade (Shariah account available), moomoo, or Maybank IB. Approval takes 1–3 business days. The CDS account is opened automatically — it's free.
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2Fund your trading accountTransfer funds via online banking. For 100 units of 0827EA, you need approximately RM 100–300 plus brokerage commission (RM 3–8). There is no minimum deposit on most platforms.
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3Search for stock code 0827EAIn your broker app, use the search function and type 0827EA. Always search by code — searching "EQ8" or the full name may return multiple results. Confirm you're on the correct listing.
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4Place a Market Order during trading hoursSelect Buy → enter number of units (minimum 100, multiples of 100) → choose Market Order → confirm. Trading hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Market Orders execute immediately at the best available price.
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5Units appear in your CDS account after T+2Settlement takes 2 business days. Your ETF units will show in your CDS account on T+2. You can view them in your broker app or via Bursa Malaysia.
This ETF holds US assets but is priced in MYR. When MYR strengthens against USD, your returns in ringgit terms are reduced even if US stocks performed well. When MYR weakens (as it has historically over long periods), your MYR returns are amplified. For a long-term investor, USD/MYR movements tend to average out, but be aware of this in the short term.
With only 50 holdings and heavy concentration in the top 5 (Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon make up ~55% of the index), this ETF moves closely with US tech sentiment. A prolonged US tech downturn would significantly impact this ETF. This is a feature for investors who want US tech exposure — but understand the concentration before investing.