Is Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF GSC 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 Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity 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 Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity 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 Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity 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 Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF?

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

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF GSC

GSC Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of GSC ETF

US Equity Small Cap

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

GSC was created on 2023-10-03 by Goldman Sachs. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. GSC is an actively managed ETF that invests in small-cap companies. The fund tilts towards US companies but may still invest in securities from other countries, including emerging markets.

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF (GSC) Chart

Key Statistics of Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF (GSC)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
18.69%
Financials
17.24%
Information Technology
16.78%
Health Care
15.42%
Consumer Discretionary
11.82%
Materials
7.32%
Energy
5.32%
Real Estate
2.75%
Other
1.74%
Consumer Staples
1.44%
Utilities
0.79%
Communication Services
0.69%

FAQ's for Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF (GSC)

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