Is Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF BIV 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 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond 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 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond 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 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond 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 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

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BIV Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of BIV ETF

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No. As of September 2026, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

BIV was created on 2007-04-03 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 26933.34m in AUM and 2275 holdings. BIV tracks a market-weighted index of the entire investment-grade fixed-income market with maturities of 5-10 years.

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FAQ's for Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF (BIV)

As of September 2026, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF BIV 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 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond 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 Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.