Is iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF SVAL 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 iShares US Small Cap Value Factor 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 iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of iShares US Small Cap Value Factor 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 iShares US Small Cap Value Factor 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 iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF?

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

iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF SVAL

SVAL Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of SVAL ETF

US Equity Small Cap

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

SVAL was created on 2020-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. SVAL tracks an equally-weighted index of small-cap value companies selected by multiple factors.

iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL) Chart

Key Statistics of iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
48.54%
Industrials
12.24%
Consumer Discretionary
10.72%
Energy
9.74%
Other
4.62%
Materials
4.40%
Real Estate
3.14%
Consumer Staples
2.21%
Information Technology
1.39%
Communication Services
1.14%
Health Care
1.07%
Utilities
0.79%

FAQ's for iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL)

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