Is Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF AVDS is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.

Is Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF a Shariah-compliant ETF?

An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.

Can a halal ETF like Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF become non-compliant?

Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.

Where can I check the Shariah status of Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF AVDS

AVDS Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of AVDS ETF

US Equity Small Cap

No. As of September 2026, Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

AVDS was created on 2023-07-18 by Avantis. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 161.58m in AUM and 2975 holdings. AVDS seeks long-term capital appreciation through an actively managed portfolio of small-cap stocks outside the US.

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) Chart

Key Statistics of Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
22.15%
Consumer Discretionary
14.54%
Materials
14.00%
Financials
12.95%
Information Technology
8.96%
Consumer Staples
5.93%
Energy
5.48%
Health Care
5.21%
Real Estate
3.96%
Communication Services
3.42%
Utilities
2.58%
Other
0.82%

FAQ's for Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS)

As of September 2026, Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF AVDS is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.
An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.
Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.
You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.