Is VanEck Semiconductor ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH is classified as 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 Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for VanEck Semiconductor ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor ETF?

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

VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH

SMH Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, VanEck Semiconductor ETF is classified as halal.

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VanEck Semiconductor ETF. Analysis SMH

US Equity Information Technology

SMH was created on 2000-05-05 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The ETF currently has 42667.09m in AUM and 26 holdings. SMH tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Chart

Key Statistics of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
81.82%
Other
18.18%

FAQ's for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

As of August 2026, VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH is classified as 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 Semiconductor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of VanEck Semiconductor 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 Semiconductor ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.