Is Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF DFEV 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 Markets Value 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 Markets Value ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Dimensional Emerging Markets Value 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 Markets Value 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 Markets Value ETF?

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

Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF DFEV

DFEV Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of DFEV ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

DFEV was created on 2022-04-26 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1250.37m in AUM and 3289 holdings. DFEV actively selects emerging markets securities of all sizes exhibiting value characteristics, seeking to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV) Chart

Key Statistics of Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
21.87%
Other
16.95%
Information Technology
14.01%
Materials
11.73%
Industrials
9.15%
Consumer Discretionary
7.86%
Energy
6.65%
Real Estate
3.16%
Health Care
2.72%
Communication Services
2.34%
Consumer Staples
2.19%
Utilities
1.37%

FAQ's for Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV)

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