Is First Trust Dividend Strength ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, First Trust Dividend Strength ETF FTDS 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 First Trust Dividend Strength 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 First Trust Dividend Strength ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for First Trust Dividend Strength ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of First Trust Dividend Strength 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 First Trust Dividend Strength 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 First Trust Dividend Strength ETF?

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

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Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, First Trust Dividend Strength ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is First Trust Dividend Strength ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of FTDS ETF

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No. As of September 2026, First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. First Trust Dividend Strength ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

FTDS was created on 2006-12-05 by First Trust. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 25.6m in AUM and 52 holdings. FTDS tracks an index of approximately 50 US stocks or REITs considered to be well-capitalized and have a history of increasing their dividends. Holdings are selected based on fundamental criteria and equally-weighted within the portfolio.

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FAQ's for First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)

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