Is Clough Hedged Equity ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Clough Hedged Equity ETF CBLS 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 Clough Hedged 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 Clough Hedged Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Clough Hedged Equity ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Clough Hedged 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 Clough Hedged 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 Clough Hedged Equity ETF?

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

Clough Hedged Equity ETF CBLS

CBLS Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Clough Hedged Equity ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Clough Hedged Equity ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of CBLS ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

CBLS was created on 2020-11-13 by Clough. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. CBLS is an alternative strategy that takes both long and short position in US-listed stocks. The actively managed fund will typically be 30%-70% net long exposure.

Clough Hedged Equity ETF (CBLS) Chart

Key Statistics of Clough Hedged Equity ETF (CBLS)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
22.12%
Industrials
19.45%
Consumer Discretionary
16.60%
Information Technology
11.83%
Energy
7.65%
Utilities
6.64%
Materials
6.07%
Consumer Staples
4.81%
Health Care
2.79%
Communication Services
1.32%
Financials
0.72%

FAQ's for Clough Hedged Equity ETF (CBLS)

As of September 2026, Clough Hedged Equity ETF CBLS 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 Clough Hedged Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Clough Hedged 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 Clough Hedged Equity ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.