Is HCM Defender 500 Index ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, HCM Defender 500 Index ETF LGH 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 HCM Defender 500 Index 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 HCM Defender 500 Index ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for HCM Defender 500 Index ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of HCM Defender 500 Index 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 HCM Defender 500 Index 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 HCM Defender 500 Index ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of HCM Defender 500 Index ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

HCM Defender 500 Index ETF LGH

LGH Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, HCM Defender 500 Index ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is HCM Defender 500 Index ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of LGH ETF

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No. As of September 2026, HCM Defender 500 Index ETF (LGH) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. HCM Defender 500 Index ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

LGH was created on 2019-10-10 by HCM. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. LGH tracks a proprietary index that toggles between US large-cap stocks and Treasurys, or a combination of both, depending on risk in the US equity market.

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FAQ's for HCM Defender 500 Index ETF (LGH)

As of September 2026, HCM Defender 500 Index ETF LGH 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 HCM Defender 500 Index ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of HCM Defender 500 Index 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 HCM Defender 500 Index ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.