Is Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF FTSD 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 Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government 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 Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government 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 Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government 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 Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government 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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FTSD Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of FTSD ETF

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

FTSD was created on 2013-11-04 by Franklin. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. FTSD is an actively-managed ETF that aims for a targeted duration of less than three years by investing in short-term debt securities issued or guaranteed by the US-government. The fund manager may also invest in certain interest rate-related derivative transactions.

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FAQ's for Franklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF (FTSD)

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