Is Simplify High Yield ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Simplify High Yield ETF CDX 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 Simplify High Yield 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 Simplify High Yield ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Simplify High Yield ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Simplify High Yield 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 Simplify High Yield 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 Simplify High Yield ETF?

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

Simplify High Yield ETF CDX

CDX Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Simplify High Yield ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Simplify High Yield ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of CDX ETF

US Fixed Income High Yield

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

CDX was created on 2022-02-14 by Simplify. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. CDX is a fund-of-funds that invests in US high-yield bond ETFs with different maturities. It also provides a credit hedge overlay, which may contain S&P 500 Index (SPX) puts.

Simplify High Yield ETF (CDX) Chart

Key Statistics of Simplify High Yield ETF (CDX)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
88.01%
Industrials
2.35%
Consumer Discretionary
2.17%
Health Care
1.68%
Information Technology
1.65%
Materials
1.00%
Consumer Staples
0.67%
Communication Services
0.63%
Energy
0.58%
Financials
0.57%
Real Estate
0.37%
Utilities
0.32%

FAQ's for Simplify High Yield ETF (CDX)

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