Is VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF MOTI 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 VanEck Morningstar International Moat 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 VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Morningstar International Moat 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 VanEck Morningstar International Moat 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 VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF?

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

VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF MOTI

MOTI Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of MOTI ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

MOTI was created on 2015-07-13 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 195.18m in AUM and 50 holdings. MOTI tracks an equal-weighted index of 50 non-US companies that Morningstar deems to have a sustainable competitive advantage and an attractive valuation.

VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI) Chart

Key Statistics of VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
17.58%
Consumer Discretionary
16.28%
Financials
14.69%
Health Care
13.43%
Consumer Staples
10.25%
Communication Services
7.71%
Information Technology
5.79%
Real Estate
4.32%
Utilities
3.65%
Industrials
3.42%
Materials
2.88%

FAQ's for VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI)

As of September 2026, VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF MOTI 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 VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Morningstar International Moat 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 VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.