Is Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF VBR 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 Value 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 Value ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

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

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

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

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF VBR

VBR Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VBR ETF

US Equity Small Cap

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

VBR was created on 2004-01-26 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 32559.56m in AUM and 840 holdings. VBR tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Value Index. The index selects from a list of stocks in the 85-99% range of market cap, based on five value factors.

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
21.56%
Industrials
21.33%
Consumer Discretionary
11.87%
Real Estate
8.53%
Materials
8.15%
Health Care
6.45%
Information Technology
5.76%
Utilities
4.48%
Consumer Staples
4.03%
Energy
3.59%
Communication Services
2.17%
Other
2.08%

FAQ's for Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR)

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