# Wahed Launches First Shariah‑Compliant Single-Family Residential Real Estate Fund for All US Investors

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- Published: 2026-04-30T20:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Islamic fintech platform
backed by Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures and Qatar Development Bank, today launched
the first fully Shariah-compliant real estate fund accessible to non-accredited 
investors in the United States.

The fund is designed to give everyday investors access to a diversified portfolio
of rental properties with a minimum investment of $100 through a structure that 
uses zero debt financing and is 100% equity-financed, meeting Islamic finance requirements
while targeting 5-7% annual net returns. It is intended to set a new standard for
Shariah-compliant real estate investing in the United States, where most professionally
managed real estate vehicles rely on leverage and refinancing.

Until now, US investors seeking Shariah‑compliant exposure to real estate have faced
limited options, particularly in the single‑family rental segment. Most private 
real estate funds permit the use of leverage and are restricted to accredited investors,
while retail investors have faced high minimum thresholds, limited diversification
and the practical burden of sourcing, selecting and managing properties directly.

The single-family rental market continues to attract attention from both institutional
and retail investors. The national median existing-home price stood at [$405,400](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=1577849714&u=https%3A%2F%2Fycharts.com%2Findicators%2Fus_existing_home_median_sales_price&a=%24405%2C400)
in December 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors, up approximately
[60%](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=2660900929&u=https%3A%2F%2Fprivatebank.jpmorgan.com%2Fnam%2Fen%2Finsights%2Fmarkets-and-investing%2Ftmt%2Fa-shortage-of-supply-the-housing-market-explained&a=60%25)
nationwide since 2019. Zillow estimates America’s housing shortage reached [4.7 million](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=3289166123&u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.zillowgroup.com%2Finvestors%2Fnews-and-events%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2025%2FUS-housing-deficit-grew-to-4-7-million-despite-construction-surge%2Fdefault.aspx&a=4.7+million)
units in 2025, while Goldman Sachs Research projects that [3-4 million](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=2925588895&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldmansachs.com%2Finsights%2Farticles%2Fthe-outlook-for-us-housing-supply-and-affordability&a=3-4+million)
additional homes beyond normal construction need to be built to address the shortage.
Rental demand remains firm in many regions and housing supply has not kept pace 
with population growth in several markets. At the same time, higher borrowing costs
and tighter financing conditions have increased demand in real estate structures
that are less sensitive to financing conditions. Wahed believes a zero-debt approach
is well suited to investors who want long-term exposure to real assets without taking
on leverage.

Wahed began addressing this access gap last year with the launch of its deal‑by‑
deal private real estate product, which allows investors to buy fractional shares
in individual US properties. Investor demand has been strong, with properties consistently
filling by waitlist users before being released more broadly on the platform.

_"Faith-aligned investors in the US have been waiting for a real estate solution
that does not force them to compromise_," said Mohsin Siddiqui, CEO of Wahed. "_This
fund gives them a clear route into single‑family rentals through a structure that
avoids debt, provides diversification and liquidity and reflects the standards we
apply across our platform. It builds on the demand we have already seen and moves
us closer to our goal of making Shariah-compliant wealth management available at
scale."_

The new fund is a natural extension of that momentum and is designed for investors
who prefer a portfolio approach rather than choosing properties one by one. The 
fund is always available and provides automatic diversification as new properties
are added, allowing investors to gain exposure without having to wait for individual
deals to become available. Investors can start with $100, receive rental income 
based on their share of the portfolio and access quarterly liquidity windows. Wahed
manages acquisition, due diligence, tenant relationships and ongoing compliance 
through a highly experienced investment and operations team.

_"Our role is to build real estate solutions that meet a clear need in the market
and reflect the principles we stand for,"_ said Ahmar Sheikh, Head of US at Wahed._"
This fund brings together rental properties that are selected and managed with care,
in a structure that is less exposed to changing financing conditions and interest
rate cycles, and that allows investors to participate on an ongoing basis. It is
a model that makes sense for investors regardless of religious affiliation."_

The US Real Estate Fund is open to non‑accredited investors nationwide, subject 
to regulatory requirements.

**About Wahed** 

Wahed is a global Islamic fintech company committed to democratizing access to Shariah‑
compliant investments. Since 2015, the company has served more than 450,000 clients
across 130+ countries and is licensed in 9 jurisdictions. Wahed manages more than
$1 billion in assets across its entities through a suite of Halal investment products
that includes equity portfolios, venture investing and real estate. The company 
is backed by prominent investors including Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures and Qatar
Development Bank and maintains offices in New York, London, Abu Dhabi, India and
Kuala Lumpur.

For more information about Wahed Real Estate in the US, visit[ ](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=188495907&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahed.com%2F&a=%C2%A0)
[**www.wahed.com**](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=126264890&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahed.com%2F&a=www.wahed.com).

**Risk Disclosures: **

_This investment is speculative, illiquid and involves substantial risk, including
the possible loss of your entire investment. Securities are offered through Dalmore
Group LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Wahed and Dalmore are not affiliates. Investors will
be clients of Wahed. An offering statement has been filed with the SEC. SEC qualification
does not imply approval or endorsement of the offering’s merits. Please review the
full _[_offering circular_](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4677033-1&h=186092829&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov%2FArchives%2Fedgar%2Fdata%2F2092195%2F000121390025100303%2Fea0258093-1a_wahed1.htm&a=offering+circular)_
for complete terms and risks. _

_Investors are purchasing shares of a Fund and not the underlying asset(s) of the
Fund. There is no assurance any Fund will achieve its objectives, is not listed 
on an exchange and may not be suitable for all investors. Distributions are subject
to and are not guaranteed. _

_As of March 5th, this is the first Shariah-compliant investment fund in the U.S.
to offer non-accredited retail investors direct, pooled exposure to a managed portfolio
of single-family rental (SFR) properties. This statement reflects our understanding
of currently available products and may change as new offerings emerge._

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