Is Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF QVAL 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 Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value 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 Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value 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 Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value 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 Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF QVAL

QVAL Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of QVAL ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

QVAL was created on 2014-10-22 by Alpha Architect. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 444.13m in AUM and 52 holdings. QVAL is an active, equal-weighted portfolio of US value stocks, screened for forensic accounting and earnings quality.

Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) Chart

Key Statistics of Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Consumer Discretionary
27.14%
Industrials
22.06%
Energy
16.70%
Communication Services
10.04%
Health Care
10.01%
Materials
5.91%
Information Technology
3.96%
Consumer Staples
3.87%
Other
0.31%

FAQ's for Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL)

As of September 2026, Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF QVAL 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 Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value 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 Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.