Is iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF FALN 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 iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond 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 iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond 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 iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond 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 iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF?

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

iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF FALN

FALN Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of FALN ETF

US Fixed Income High Yield

No. As of September 2026, iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

FALN was created on 2016-06-14 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The ETF currently has 1850.86m in AUM and 156 holdings. FALN tracks a market value weighted index of bonds that were rated investment grade at issuance, but later downgraded to sub-investment grade.

iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN)

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AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
99.99%
Real Estate
0.01%

FAQ's for iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN)

As of September 2026, iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF FALN 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 iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond 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 iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.