Is ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF SMTH 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 ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond 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 ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond 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 ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond 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 ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF?

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

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SMTH Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF is classified as not halal.

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Is ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of SMTH ETF

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No. As of September 2026, ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

SMTH was created on 2023-12-06 by ALPS. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 2334.7m in AUM and 875 holdings. SMTH is an actively managed fund that provides exposure to global debt securities of any maturity and credit quality. The fund aims for an above-average total return.

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FAQ's for ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)

As of September 2026, ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF SMTH 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 ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond 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 ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.