Is Vanguard Small-Cap ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF VB 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 Vanguard 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard 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 Vanguard 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF?

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

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF VB

VB Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF. Analysis VB

US Equity Small Cap

VB was created on 2004-01-26 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 70197.4m in AUM and 1329 holdings. The fund seeks to track a market-cap-weighted portfolio that provides small-cap exposure to the US equity space.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
20.58%
Financials
15.38%
Consumer Discretionary
12.79%
Information Technology
12.44%
Health Care
10.55%
Real Estate
7.08%
Materials
5.71%
Energy
4.22%
Consumer Staples
3.81%
Utilities
2.98%
Communication Services
2.39%
Other
2.07%

FAQ's for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB)

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