Investment Kashrut

Interest on loans

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Question

I am interested in investing in the stock market in a foreign stock that tracks the S&P500 index. My question is: A. Is there a prohibition of interest (ribit) involved? B. If so, what can be done? C. Is there an issue of Shabbat desecration involved? Thank you very much.

Answer

Hello and happy holidays

If the investments are in Jewish businesses, it is prohibited due to interest (ribit) and also due to Shabbat desecration.

However, if the investments are only in non-Jewish businesses, it is permitted.

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