Is Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF DFAS 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 U.S. Small Cap 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 U.S. Small Cap ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap 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 U.S. Small Cap 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 U.S. Small Cap ETF?

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

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF DFAS

DFAS Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of DFAS ETF

US Equity Small Cap

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

DFAS was created on 2021-06-14 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 12279.65m in AUM and 2075 holdings. DFAS actively invests in small-cap US companies, selected using multiple factors and weighted by market capitalization.

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) Chart

Key Statistics of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
21.25%
Industrials
20.81%
Consumer Discretionary
14.25%
Information Technology
11.95%
Health Care
9.83%
Materials
6.47%
Energy
5.11%
Consumer Staples
3.89%
Utilities
2.68%
Communication Services
2.53%
Real Estate
0.71%
Other
0.52%

FAQ's for Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS)

As of September 2026, Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF DFAS 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 U.S. Small Cap ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap 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 U.S. Small Cap ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.