Is VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF PFXF 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 Preferred Securities ex Financials 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 Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials 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 Preferred Securities ex Financials 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 Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF?

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

VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF PFXF

PFXF Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of PFXF ETF

US Fixed Income Broad Credit

No. As of September 2026, VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

PFXF was created on 2012-07-16 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 2053.26m in AUM and 112 holdings. PFXF tracks an index comprised of USD denominated preferred securities and securities that the index provider deems to be functionally equivalent. Securities issued by financial firms are excluded.

VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) Chart

Key Statistics of VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF)

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AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Other
97.73%
Real Estate
0.99%
Consumer Staples
0.77%
Utilities
0.51%

FAQ's for VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF)

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