Is Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF PSC 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 Principal U.S. Small-Cap 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 Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Principal U.S. Small-Cap 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 Principal U.S. Small-Cap 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 Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF?

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

Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF PSC

PSC Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of PSC ETF

US Equity Small Cap

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

PSC was created on 2016-09-21 by Principal. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 1554.64m in AUM and 499 holdings. PSC is actively managed to invest in small-cap US companies. The fund uses a proprietary, quantitative model to construct the portfolio.

Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF (PSC) Chart

Key Statistics of Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF (PSC)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
17.96%
Financials
16.06%
Health Care
15.18%
Information Technology
14.19%
Consumer Discretionary
10.83%
Energy
7.08%
Real Estate
5.74%
Materials
4.33%
Consumer Staples
3.58%
Utilities
2.45%
Communication Services
1.93%
Other
0.67%

FAQ's for Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF (PSC)

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