Is Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF VBK 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 Growth 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 Growth ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

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

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

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

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF VBK

VBK Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VBK ETF

US Equity Small Cap

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

VBK was created on 2004-01-26 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The fund tracks an index of small-cap stocks in the US. Holdings are selected and weighed based on growth factors.

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
20.86%
Industrials
19.12%
Health Care
16.13%
Consumer Discretionary
14.16%
Financials
6.98%
Energy
6.41%
Real Estate
5.01%
Consumer Staples
3.31%
Other
3.04%
Communication Services
2.46%
Materials
2.20%
Utilities
0.32%

FAQ's for Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK)

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