Lotus Halal Equity Exchange Traded Fund
What is the Lotus Halal Equity Exchange Traded Fund?
The Lotus Halal Equity Exchange Traded Fund (LHE ETF) is an open-ended fund designed to track the performance of the NGX-Lotus Islamic Index (NSELII). The Fund provides investors with market exposure to a diversified basket of Shariah-compliant equities listed on the Nigerian Exchange and seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the index.
As at 31 December 2025, the constituent stocks of the NGX Lotus Islamic Index included the following companies:
| Sector | Companies |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Okomu Oil Palm Plc, Presco Plc |
| Oil & Gas | Aradel Holdings Plc |
| Aviation Services | Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc |
| Consumer Goods | BUA Foods Plc, Nascon Allied Industries Plc |
| Financial Services | Jaiz Bank Plc |
| ICT – Telecommunications Services | MTN Nigeria Communications Plc |
| Industrial Goods | BUA Cement Plc, Dangote Cement Plc, Lafarge Africa Plc, CAP Plc |
- Diversified exposure: Easy access to a basket of Shariah-compliant equities through a single investment.
- Potential capital appreciation: Participation in the growth potential of leading Nigerian companies.
- Dividend income: Opportunity to receive periodic income from underlying portfolio holdings.
- Cost efficiency: Lower expense ratio compared to many actively managed mutual funds.
The Lotus Halal ETF is suitable for investors with a high-risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon seeking exposure to Shariah-compliant equities listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
The ETF factsheets can be viewed here.
To invest in the Lotus Halal Equity ETF, investors may contact a licensed stockbroker or reach out to the Fund’s Authorised Dealer, Vetiva Securities Limited, via email at dealing@vetiva.com or by telephone at +234-1-4617521-3.
