Is Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF DFAE 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 Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market 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 Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market 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 Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market 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 Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF?

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

Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF DFAE

DFAE Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of DFAE ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

DFAE was created on 2020-12-01 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 7264.59m in AUM and 6362 holdings. DFAE actively selects emerging markets securities of all sizes with a tilt toward small-cap companies, seeking to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) Chart

Key Statistics of Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
19.99%
Other
17.16%
Financials
14.02%
Consumer Discretionary
9.01%
Materials
8.67%
Industrials
7.10%
Communication Services
7.04%
Consumer Staples
5.44%
Health Care
3.97%
Energy
3.31%
Utilities
2.41%
Real Estate
1.88%

FAQ's for Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE)

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